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Malkin's pass deflects for OT winner as Pens go up 3-2

Associated Press

Saturday, May 9, 2009

WASHINGTON -- The Pittsburgh Penguins can say they have outplayed the Washington Capitals and had the perseverance to overcome a two-game deficit to take the series lead. However, Sidney Crosby will be the first to admit that the Penguins are ahead because the puck was deflected into the net by a Capitals player in overtime. Twice. Evgeni Malkin's pass to Crosby was broken up by sliding defenseman Tom Poti, who then helplessly watched the puck sail past goalie Simeon Varlamov 3:28 into overtim ...

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