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Washington Capitals @ Pittsburgh Penguins
EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND - GAME 3 • PIT leads series 2-1
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Game Information
PPG Paints Arena
8:00 PM, May 2, 2016Coverage: NBCSN
Pittsburgh, PA
Attendance: 18,601
- Referees:
- Francis Charron
- Linesmen:
- Brian Murphy
| NBCSN | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitals | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Penguins | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1st Period | WSH | PIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:37 | | Patric Hornqvist (4) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Trevor Daley (4), Conor Sheary (2) | 0 | 1 |
| 7:37 | | Tom Kuhnhackl (2) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Matt Cullen (2), Kris Letang (6) | 0 | 2 |
| 2nd Period | WSH | PIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:03 | | Carl Hagelin (3) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Nick Bonino (8), Phil Kessel (5) | 0 | 3 |
| 3rd Period | WSH | PIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:02 | | Alex Ovechkin (4) (Even Strength Goal) Assists: Matt Niskanen (3), Nicklas Backstrom (6) | 1 | 3 |
| 19:04 | | Justin Williams (1) (Extra Attacker) Assists: Alex Ovechkin (4), John Carlson (6) | 2 | 3 |
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PIT leads 2-1
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 11 | 4 | 1 | 23 |
| Carolina | 11 | 4 | 0 | 22 |
| Pittsburgh | 9 | 5 | 3 | 21 |
| Philadelphia | 8 | 5 | 2 | 18 |
| NY Islanders | 8 | 6 | 2 | 18 |
| NY Rangers | 8 | 7 | 2 | 18 |
| Washington | 7 | 7 | 1 | 15 |
| Columbus | 7 | 7 | 1 | 15 |
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