Capitals Fall To Penguins, 5-3; Series Now Tied

Capitals Fall to Penguins, 5-3; Series Now Tied

The Washington Capitals came to Pittsburgh with a two-games-to-none lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals and a chance bury some demons that have haunted the franchise for the better part of two decades.

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