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For the fourth time in franchise history, the Washington Capitals have rallied from a 3-1 series deficit to force a decisive Game 7 with a 5-2 win, that wasn’t that close, over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night at PPG Paints Arena. After starting the series down two games to none, Washington rode a relentless forecheck and impenetrable defense to complete one of the more memorable wins in their recent history and set the stage for what could be a classic in two days’ time in Chinatown.
The Caps, who will play in their sixth closeout game in the Eastern Conference semifinals since 2009, dominated from the jump and held the Penguins to just eight shots on goal through two periods, and 18 overall.
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