The Pittsburgh Penguins ended the Washington Capitals’ nine-game winning streak with a wild 8-7 overtime victory that included nine second-period goals.
Conor Sheary scored two goals, including the winner 34 seconds into overtime, for the Penguins, who ended a three-game losing streak. Evgeni Malkin picked up his 11th career hat trick during a frenetic second period, and Sidney Crosby collected his N.H.L.-leading 27th goal and three assists. Bryan Rust and Nick Bonino also scored for Pittsburgh, and Matt Murray got the win despite allowing seven goals on 28 shots.