May 2, 20179 yr In the 6th minute of the game Matt Niskanen cross checked Sidney Crosby, receiving a game misconduct (ejection) and knocking Crosby from the game. Later in the period Niholas Backstrom ricocheted a shot off the chest of Ian Cole on a 5 on 3 power play to give the Caps a 1-0 lead. It stayed that way until the 3rd when Evgeny Kuznetsov scored to extend the lead to 2-0 in the 10th minute of the period. With over 3 minutes left in the game, Pittsburgh pulled their goalie and went 6 on 5. With 1:53 to go, Evgeni Malkin scored to make it 2-1. The Pens went empty net again with 1:34 left and 29 seconds later, Justin Schultz tied the game. 3:13 into overtime, Kevin Shattenkirk scored the game winner for Washington. There was serious hitting in this game. If Crosby can't come back, the next game may be an all out brawl. Pittsburgh leads the series 2-1 and has home ice for game 4 on Wednesday.
May 3, 20179 yr Crosby's injury may have unexpectedly shifted the momentum in this series. That play may be remembered in history as the catalyst for Washington to finally get the monkey off their backs and win the Cup. I will say that Ovechkin deserved a slashing call and I can't stand the guy.
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