Capitals 4-1 Penguins (29 Apr, 2018) Final Score

Pittsburgh Penguins

47-29-6

	1	2	3	T
PIT	0	1	0	1
WSH	2	1	1	4

Capitals hold on to lead this time, beat Penguins in Game 2

Alex Ovechkin scored his seventh goal of the playoffs, Braden Holtby made 32 saves and the Washington Capitals built a lead and this time held on to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 in Game 2 on Sunday to even the second-round series.

Apr 30, 2018, 05:33 am - Associated Press

		1	2	3	T
	Penguins	0	1	0	1
	Capitals	2	1	1	4

1st Period			PIT	WSH
1:26		Alex Ovechkin (7) (Even Strength Goal) Unassisted	0	1
14:54		Jakub Vrana (1) (Power Play Powerplay Goal) Assists: Lars Eller (1), Braden Holtby (1)	0	2

2nd Period			PIT	WSH
2:08		Brett Connolly (1) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Lars Eller (2)	0	3
13:04		Kris Letang (2) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Justin Schultz (4), Jake Guentzel (10)	1	3

3rd Period			PIT	WSH
19:53		Nicklas Backstrom (3) (Empty Net Goal) Assists: Tom Wilson (4), Lars Eller (3)	1	4

PENGUINS

CAPITALS

Penguins
3
Capitals
2

Game 1

27/4

Penguins
1
Capitals
4

Game 2

29/4

Capitals
4
Penguins
3

Game 3

2/5

Capitals
1
Penguins
3

Game 4

4/5

Penguins
3
Capitals
6

Game 5

6/5

Capitals
2
Penguins
1

Game 6

8/5

Team	W	L	OTL	PTS
NY Rangers	55	23	4	114
Carolina	52	23	7	111
NY Islanders	39	27	16	94
Washington	40	31	11	91
Pittsburgh	38	32	12	88
Philadelphia	38	33	11	87
New Jersey	38	39	5	81
Columbus	27	43	12	66

Dallas Stars eliminate Vegas Golden Knights in Game 7

The Dallas Stars, seeded No. 1 in the Western Conference, completed their comeback from a 2-0 series deficit, winning Game 7 over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night 2-1, a victory that allows them to plan a Round 2 date with the Colorado Avalanche.

Stars complete series comeback, knock off defending champ Golden Knights

The Stars come back from being down 2-0 in the series and win Game 7 in a thriller to advance to the second round of the playoffs.

Radek Faksa scores in return, Stars beat defending Stanley Cup champ Golden Knights 2-1 in Game 7

— Radek Faksa broke a tie in his return to the Dallas lineup, 20-year-old Wyatt Johnston scored in another Game 7 and the Stars beat the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on Sunday night to wrap up the first-round series.

ESPN BET is operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering. Must be 21+ to wager. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Washington Capitals

Stars of the Game

Braden HoltbyG - WSH

Jakub VranaLW - WSH

Lars EllerC - WSH

Game Information

Capitals hold on to lead this time, beat Penguins in Game 2

Shot Chart

2023-24 Metropolitan Division Standings

NHL News

Dallas Stars eliminate Vegas Golden Knights in Game 7

Stars complete series comeback, knock off defending champ Golden Knights

Radek Faksa scores in return, Stars beat defending Stanley Cup champ Golden Knights 2-1 in Game 7