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On this date in Penguins history: An overtime goal against the Capitals to take a series lead in 2009

It was Game 5 back in 2009 between the Penguins and the Washington Capitals.

The Penguins had rallied back from a 2-0 series deficit and tied the series at 2 games apiece by holding serve in their home games.

Back to the Verizon Center for a pivotal Game 5.

The Penguins would be without the services of Sergei Gonchar after falling victim to a knee-on-knee hit from Alexander Ovechkin in Game 4.

Jordan Staal would kick off the scoring for the Penguins, but shortly after, Alexander Ovechkin would score his 9th goal of the playoffs coming right back for the Capitals.