Ovechkin Hat Trick Leads Caps To Game 2 Win

WASHINGTON, DC – May 4: The Capitals celebrate Alex Ovechkin’s third goal of the game, while fans throw hats onto the ice in honor of his hat trick. (Photo by Kate McGovern/OffWing Photo)

The Capitals won 4-3, with the other Washington goal belonging to David Steckel. Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby also earned a hat trick tonight, scoring all the Penguins’ goals.

The win gives Washington a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference  semifinals. The Capitals will visit the Penguins Wednesday night for Game 3.

See a slide show from tonight’s game below. For a full recap, check out Eric McErlain’s coverage at the NHL FanHouse.