In the latest edition of Crosby versus Ovechkin and during another game where the Penguins blew a 3-0 lead, the Pittsburgh power play managed to take center stage.

The Penguins scored a season-high three power-play goals in Thursday’s 5-3 victory against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena, snapping a two-game skid. Sidney Crosby got the first two. Bryan Rust buried the biggest one.

For the second straight game, the Penguins were unable to protect a 3-0 lead. And tensions in the building were high as the game was tied midway through the final frame. But the home team took back control when Rust scored with 8:44 left to go.

Evgeni Malkin made a great pass through the defense to find Rust on the doorstep.

Crosby scored twice in the first period to help the Pengu

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