Game 67- Penguins @ Washington Capitals

The Penguins go for their sixth straight win as they visit the Capitals at home at 3:00 on FSN.

Alexander Ovechkin, who has been out for the past two games due to a bruised heel, returns just in time to attract all the hate of the Penguin’s Nation. The Capitals have also lost their last 4 home games. That’s 2 wins in their last six. They will be gunning for a comeback, and to sweep the season series.

The Penguins are coming off an extraordinary victory over the Florida Panthers and have been 7-1-1 since Dan Bylsma took over as head coach and implemented his aggressive style of play. They have possession of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

The media is going to put a huge focus on the Crosby-Malkin/Ovechkin rivalry, but Penguin fans and Capital fans alike are so tired of hearing about that. Marc-Andre Fleury has allowed only 8 goals in his past 5 games. Jose Theodore has let in 8 in his past 2 games and 13 in his last 5.
The Penguins need two points and the Capitals are going to try their hardest to sweep the season series.

The Penguins are without Mike Zigomanis and Philippe Boucher, but there are no new injuries.
The Capitals will be playing without Brian Pothier, Brent Johnson, Chris Clark and Tom Poti.

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