The Pittsburgh Penguins will never back down.
Behind 2-0 in the third period of Game 1 in Washington, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions rolled up their sleeves and dropped a trio of goals on the Capitals in quick succession.
Three goals in 4:49, to be precise, with the final tally standing as the game-winner. Here's how it went down:
Patric Hornqvist - 2:59
SOUND THE HORN(QVIST)! 🚨
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 27, 2018
Hornqvist’s goal gives him points in all five playoff games he’s played in this postseason (3G-4A).
He also has goals in back-to-back playoff games against the Capitals. pic.twitter.com/EjfxfIQcnR
Sidney Crosby - 5:20
When it's playoff time, there's no denying Sid on these opportunities. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/QMYvEqR7GO
— NHL (@NHL) April 27, 2018
Jake Guentzel - 7:48
The Sid and @jakenbake20 duo is beyond lethal.
— NHL (@NHL) April 27, 2018
Watch out for these two, everyone. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/mRXB7ksYou
The first of the three was scored less than three minutes after Alex Ovechkin gave his team the two-goal lead.
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