nhl Game Recap
Penguins Down Washington 5-3 - Match Report
Pittsburgh got a pair of goals from Sidney Crosby as the Penguins skated to a 5-3 victory over Washington on Thursday at PPG Paints Arena.
Bettors who backed the Penguins were rewarded as -115 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
Sidney Crosby(2), Bryan Rust, Anthony Mantha, and Connor Dewar each scored for the Penguins in the victory. Crosby opened the scoring for Pittsburgh.
Arturs Silovs stopped 28 of 31 Washington shots in the victory.
Rasmus Sandin, Tom Wilson, and Dylan Strome scored for the Capitals, finding the net behind Arturs Silovs.
Charlie Lindgren stopped 26 of 30 shots for the Capitals, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Pittsburgh scored 3 times on 5 chances on the power play, while Washington went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Pittsburgh outshot Washington 31-31 in the game.
Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Devils. The Capitals will aim to get back on the winning track at Tampa Bay.