GAME RECAP: Penguins vs. Capitals () | New Year Old Rivals

Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins hosted an old rival, the Washinton Capitals. Wasting no time, Tom Wilson scored in the opening minute of the game to give Washington an early lead. Beck Malenstyn, Martin Fehervary, and Alex Ovechkin also all got a goal of their own in the 1st. With 4 seconds left in the first, the Penguins got on the board. Ricard Rakell took a one-timer from the high slot. The 1st period ended with a score of 4-1 in favor of the Capitals. Halfway through the 2nd period on the power play, Sidney Crosby redirected the puck in on the backdoor. With about a minute left in the 2nd, Jake Guentzel also on the backdoor tapped his own goal in. Pittsburgh started a good effort comeback, with multiple power play opportunities and pulling the goalie for the extra attacker. The game remained 4-3 through the rest of the game. SUBSCRIBE to be among the first to see new Penguins content by clicking here: