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Game 1 Recap: Quick Strikes Propel Penguins Past Capitals

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It probably can’t be fairly classified as the kind of “turtling” on display during the Washington Capitals’ first-round series against the Columbus Blue Jackets. But all the same, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ odd-man rushes ended up costing the Caps dearly during a five-minute third-period onslaught Thursday at Capital One Arena. The Penguins rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 and take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal.

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Also, 100 career playoff points for Washington’s captain:

We’ll be back on Sunday afternoon for Game 2 at 3 p.m.

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