Ryan Craig would ask Bradley to answer for the hit when the two dropped the gloves at 11:26 but Craig ended up getting the worst of Bradley’s fists. The Pens Jordan Staal proceeded to tackle Bradley to the ice as a scrum formed. The fireworks really began in the second period when Matt Bradley delivered a huge hit on Capitals fan favorite Matt Cooke, receiving a charging penalty in the process. The Caps may have been outshot 18-7 for the frame but they were not without opportunities, including an Alex Ovechkin breakaway chance where the Great Eight was stoned by Marc-Andre Flurey. Both teams weren’t afraid to mix it up and play physical as the goalies shut things down. The first period, though scoreless, was certainly energetic. 6 and in the Winter Classic, the Capitals couldn’t take the Penguins for granted. Added with the motivation of playing a Washington team that defeated them on Feb. But despite their injuries, the Penguins remained no slouch.
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500, move within a point of the Lightning for the Southeast lead and take the season series with Pittsburgh. With a win versus the Pens, the Caps could go finish their pivotal 5-game road trip above.
(Photo credit: Christian Petersen)Īfter besting the Sabres on Sunday, the Capitals took the 178 mile journey down to Pittsburgh to take on a depleted Penguins team. Alex Ovechkin celebrates his second period goal, his fifth power play marker of the year.
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