The 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs rose to yet another new level of excitement last night.
The Washington Capitals, once down 3-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals to the Pittsburgh Penguins, went into Pittsburgh and routed the Pens 5-2 to tie the series at 3-3 and force a game seven on Wednesday night.
This game was just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to thrilling finishes so far in this year’s playoffs. There have been 65 postseason games played this year, and not one has failed to entice and excite fans. Whether it’s been one of the 23 overtime games, one of the few uproarious blowouts, or the surprising upsets, they’ve been fun to say the least.