The Washington Capitals need a win after a third-period rally earned the Pens a 3-2 win in the series opener Thursday night.

The Caps will no doubt be desperate to avoid heading to Pittsburgh down 2-0 in the series, but they're unlikely to panic and freeze up as they're no strangers to being behind in a series, having lost the first two games at home to Columbus before winning four straight in the opening round.

Motivation beats talent in this contest.

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