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Welcome back: Capitals return from the break by crushing the Penguins
Sidney Crosby returns to lineup but Penguins trounced by Capitals in return from extended break
For the Penguins, Saturday started as a somber but celebratory hockey afternoon in Pittsburgh as the team paid tribute to the late Mike Lange at PPG Paints Arena.
Penguins/Capitals Recap: Pens breakdown in first game after break
The Pittsburgh Penguins had a really solid start in the first half of their matchup against the Washington Capitals on Saturday, which was their first game following the 4 Nations Face-off break.
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Capitals erupt for five goals in second while routing Penguins
Capitals host the Oilers after Chychrun's 2-goal game
Pregame analysis and predictions of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Washington Capitals NHL game to be played on February 23, 2025 on ESPN.
Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Pots two goals
Chychrun netted both of his tallies in an explosive second period in which the Capitals tallied five goals to deliver a knockout blow to their division rivals. The 26-year-old has posted 16 goals and 37 points in just 41 games and figures to set new career highs in goals (18) and points (41) if he can stay healthy and productive the rest of the way.
Pittsburgh played pretty well for 30 minutes, and then the bottom fell out as it was embarrassed in an 8-3 loss against Washington.
As puck drop between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals approached Saturday, signs of a memorable afternoon at PPG Paints Arena grew in abundance. There were countless signs held by fans,
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