Japers' Rink · Mar 26, 2023
Capitals Playoff Hopes Dashed In Comeback Effort, Fall To Penguins 4-3
Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty ImagesWith their long-shot playoff hopes on the line, the Washington Capitals returned to the road and faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Caps, four points behind Pittsburgh in the Eastern Conference standings, badly needed a win to do anything but extinguish their postseason hopes, but they were soundly out-classed by a final score of 4-3 in the third and final matchup between the two Metropolitan division rivals.
And now, this...
Pittsburgh crowd gives Ovi a nice ovation for passing Gordie Howe on all time goal list. He responds with a thumbs up and a peace sign. pic.twitter.com/G67cQ4FIQe