Will the Penguins extend Washington’s post-season woes, or will Alex Ovechkin write a different script?
The battle between two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference has been quite entertaining, and tonight should be no different.
The President’s Trophy winners battled back in Game Five, extending the Eastern Conference Semi-final to a sixth game.
Now having to head to Pittsburgh’s home barn, Washington will need to redouble their efforts to earn a Game Seven showdown on Thursday.
Game 6:
Washington Capitals @ Pittsburgh Penguins , PIT leads series 3-2
TV Schedule:
8:00 PM EDT on CBC , TVA Sports, NBCSN
There’s a stream available on the CBC’s website.
Tale of the Tape
| Capitals | Statistics | Penguins |
| 6-5 | Record | 7-3 |
| 52.9% | Score-Adjusted Corsi % | 48.1% |
| 14 | 5v5 Goals For | 21 |
| 14 | 5v5 Goals Against | 15 |
| 50.0% | 5v5 Goal For % | 58.3% |
Will the Capitals force Game Seven?
| Yes | 19 |
| No | 32 |
