Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Backstrom has five-point night as Capitals rout Penguins 7-1 (Yahoo Sports)

Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov, of Russia, right, celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game as Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) skates by, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nicklas Backstrom had two goals and three assists and T.J. Oshie enjoyed a four-point game as the Washington Capitals broke out of a recent funk to rout the rival Pittsburgh Penguins 7-1 on Wednesday night. Oshie had two goals and two assists, and Alex Ovechkin, Dmitry Orlov and Justin Williams also scored for the Capitals, who had lost three of four. Braden Holtby stopped 25 of the 26 shots he faced, allowing only a late goal to Phil Kessel.


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