Japers' Rink · Feb 23, 2025
Capitals @ Penguins Recap: 2nd-Period Explosion Powers Caps to 8-3 Win
Feb 22, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) reacts after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesDid Alex Ovechkin Score? \ud83d\ude41
Plus: The Capitals entered today leading the league in goals off the rush this season, and it showed today when the game was still in the balance. Four of their first five goals today were of that variety, as they sliced through Pittsburgh’s defense in the neutral zone.
Minus: They couldn’t keep it close enough to give Ovi a shot at an empty netter.
Our Three Stars:
***Martin Fehervary (1G, 1A)