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Capitals-Penguins rivalry

A look back through the latest chapter — the 2010-11 season — of hockey’s most exciting rivalry.

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Dec. 23, 2010: Penguins 3, Capitals 2 (SO)

Pittsburgh winger Matt Cooke complains to officials at Verizon Center during first-period action of the teams' first meeting of the season. Both the Penguins and Capitals had been living with HBO cameras and crews for its "24/7" series for several weeks, adding to the tension that always exists when these teams play each other.

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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby gets a stick to the face courtesy of Capitals defenseman John Carlson. At the time, Crosby was playing the best hockey of his career, racking up 29 goals and 60 points through 36 games.

Dec. 23, 2010: Penguins 3, Capitals 2 (SO)

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby gets a stick to the face courtesy of Capitals defenseman John Carlson. At the time, Crosby was playing the best hockey of his career, racking up 29 goals and 60 points through 36 games.

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Capitals right wing Mike Knuble backhands a shot between goalie Marc-Andre Fleury's legs to tie the contest at 2 and send it to overtime.

Dec. 23, 2010: Penguins 3, Capitals 2 (SO)

Capitals right wing Mike Knuble backhands a shot between goalie Marc-Andre Fleury's legs to tie the contest at 2 and send it to overtime.

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Capitals defenseman Mike Green celebrates tying the game in the second period. That tally at the 13:43 mark of the second period ended a 14-game goal-scoring drought for the two-time Norris Trophy candidate. Coach Bruce Boudreau said it was Green's 'best game in a long time.'

Dec. 23, 2010: Penguins 3, Capitals 2 (SO)

Capitals defenseman Mike Green celebrates tying the game in the second period. That tally at the 13:43 mark of the second period ended a 14-game goal-scoring drought for the two-time Norris Trophy candidate. Coach Bruce Boudreau said it was Green's "best game in a long time."

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The Penguins capture a 3-2 win at Verizon Center on a goal by Pascal Dupuis in the seventh round of the shootout.

Dec. 23, 2010: Penguins 3, Capitals 2 (SO)

The Penguins capture a 3-2 win at Verizon Center on a goal by Pascal Dupuis in the seventh round of the shootout.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate their shootout victory over the Capitals at Verizon Center. Although the result was disappointing, the Capitals felt they played well, especially after snapping an eight-game losing streak the week before. 'It was more of the compete level and the passion for our game that our team needs,' Mike Green said.

Dec. 23, 2010: Penguins 3, Capitals 2 (SO)

The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate their shootout victory over the Capitals at Verizon Center. Although the result was disappointing, the Capitals felt they played well, especially after snapping an eight-game losing streak the week before. "It was more of the compete level and the passion for our game that our team needs," Mike Green said.

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Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner waits with his teammates before entering the Heinz Field rink for Friday's practice. The fourth annual Winter Classic was pushed back from its original start time, scheduled for 1 p.m. on New Year's Day, to avoid early rain showers in the Pittsburgh area. But even as the revised 8 p.m. faceoff approached, trepidations about the quality of the ice surface remained.

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner waits with his teammates before entering the Heinz Field rink for Friday's practice. The fourth annual Winter Classic was pushed back from its original start time, scheduled for 1 p.m. on New Year's Day, to avoid early rain showers in the Pittsburgh area. But even as the revised 8 p.m. faceoff approached, trepidations about the quality of the ice surface remained.

Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post

Capitals center David Steckel and Penguins captain Sidney Crosby face off for the first puck drop. Near the end of the second period, the 6-foot-5 Steckel's right shoulder hit 5-foot-11 Crosby in the left side of the head as he tried to get back into the play. Crosby suffered a concussion as a result of the collision and has not played in a game since Jan. 5.

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

Capitals center David Steckel and Penguins captain Sidney Crosby face off for the first puck drop. Near the end of the second period, the 6-foot-5 Steckel's right shoulder hit 5-foot-11 Crosby in the left side of the head as he tried to get back into the play. Crosby suffered a concussion as a result of the collision and has not played in a game since Jan. 5.

Toni Sandys / The Washington Post

Capitals winger Matt Hendricks controls the puck against Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin during the first period. Heinz Field was filled to a standing-room-only capacity of 68,111 for the game, which was highlighted by board-rattling checks that showcased the teams' heated animosity on the NHL's biggest regular season stage.

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

Capitals winger Matt Hendricks controls the puck against Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin during the first period. Heinz Field was filled to a standing-room-only capacity of 68,111 for the game, which was highlighted by board-rattling checks that showcased the teams' heated animosity on the NHL's biggest regular season stage.

Toni Sandys / The Washington Post

Alex Ovechkin passes the puck in the first period. Both teams appeared tentative in the early stages, but a hit by Ovechkin on Pittsburgh's Zbynek Michalek that rattled the glass out of place and required repairs in the first five minutes made it clear that conditions would not hinder intensity.

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

Alex Ovechkin passes the puck in the first period. Both teams appeared tentative in the early stages, but a hit by Ovechkin on Pittsburgh's Zbynek Michalek that rattled the glass out of place and required repairs in the first five minutes made it clear that conditions would not hinder intensity.

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The Capitals' Mike Knuble connects with Craig Adams along the boards.

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

The Capitals' Mike Knuble connects with Craig Adams along the boards.

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Nicklas Backstrom and Craig Adams prepare to face off during the first period.

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

Nicklas Backstrom and Craig Adams prepare to face off during the first period.

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Brooks Laich of the Capitals falls into the goal as Marc-Andre Fleury of the Penguins is called for goalie interference.

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

Brooks Laich of the Capitals falls into the goal as Marc-Andre Fleury of the Penguins is called for goalie interference.

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Jason Chimera, right, celebrates with Eric Fehr after Fehr's goal gave Washington a 2-1 lead.

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

Jason Chimera, right, celebrates with Eric Fehr after Fehr's goal gave Washington a 2-1 lead.

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Capitals fans celebrate Eric Fehr's goal at Heinz Field to give Washington a 2-1 lead.

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

Capitals fans celebrate Eric Fehr's goal at Heinz Field to give Washington a 2-1 lead.

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Alex Ovechkin shoves Chris Kunitz during the third period.

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

Alex Ovechkin shoves Chris Kunitz during the third period.

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Pittsburgh's Kris Letang weaves through the Capitals in the third period.

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

Pittsburgh's Kris Letang weaves through the Capitals in the third period.

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Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom celebrate in the final seconds of the game as the Capitals snag a 3-1 victory. 'It was one of the best feelings in my life,' Ovechkin said.

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom celebrate in the final seconds of the game as the Capitals snag a 3-1 victory. "It was one of the best feelings in my life," Ovechkin said.

Toni Sandys / The Washington Post

The Capitals' 3-1 lead helped Washington fans in Heinz Field to drown out a substantially larger Pittsburgh contingent with their usual 'C-A-P-S, Caps, Caps, Caps' cheer as time wound down.

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

The Capitals' 3-1 lead helped Washington fans in Heinz Field to drown out a substantially larger Pittsburgh contingent with their usual "C-A-P-S, Caps, Caps, Caps" cheer as time wound down.

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Sidney Crosby watches the Capitals players celebrate as time winds down. The eruption of emotion on the Capitals' bench at the conclusion of the game — with waves of players jumping up and down and whooping — drew the attention of their rivals. 'Yeah, I noticed,' Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin said of the celebration, 'because it's just one game. Of course you want to celebrate when you win, but this is not final. We still play two more times.'

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

Sidney Crosby watches the Capitals players celebrate as time winds down. The eruption of emotion on the Capitals' bench at the conclusion of the game — with waves of players jumping up and down and whooping — drew the attention of their rivals. "Yeah, I noticed," Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin said of the celebration, "because it's just one game. Of course you want to celebrate when you win, but this is not final. We still play two more times."

Toni Sandys / The Washington Post

For the Capitals, the victory at Heinz Field provided a symbolic end to one of their roughest months in three seasons. 'For us it was a month-long buildup, where it didn't start up pretty good, but this was like as close to the Stanley Cup that we've gotten,' Coach Bruce Boudreau said. 'We're not denying that it was more than just two points. It was a fabulous game. We came in wanting to win this thing, and we got lucky and did.'

Jan. 1, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 1

For the Capitals, the victory at Heinz Field provided a symbolic end to one of their roughest months in three seasons. "For us it was a month-long buildup, where it didn't start up pretty good, but this was like as close to the Stanley Cup that we've gotten," Coach Bruce Boudreau said. "We're not denying that it was more than just two points. It was a fabulous game. We came in wanting to win this thing, and we got lucky and did."

Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post

Penguins right wing Pascal Dupuis pushes away Capitals center Matt Hendricks in the second period at Verizon Center. Pittsburgh was without Sidney Crosby (concussion) and Evgeni Malkin (knee).

Feb. 6, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 0

Penguins right wing Pascal Dupuis pushes away Capitals center Matt Hendricks in the second period at Verizon Center. Pittsburgh was without Sidney Crosby (concussion) and Evgeni Malkin (knee).

Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post

Goalie Michal Neuvirth, making his first appearance since Jan. 18 in Philadelphia, made 22 saves for the second shutout of his NHL career.

Feb. 6, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 0

Goalie Michal Neuvirth, making his first appearance since Jan. 18 in Philadelphia, made 22 saves for the second shutout of his NHL career.

Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post

Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin lands a punch on Matt Cooke after the Penguins winger hit him knee-on-knee in the third period. Pittsburgh's players had a bone to pick with Washington because of David Steckel's collision with Sidney Crosby in the Winter Classic. Defenseman Brooks Orpik called it 'definitely dirty.'

Feb. 6, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 0

Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin lands a punch on Matt Cooke after the Penguins winger hit him knee-on-knee in the third period. Pittsburgh's players had a bone to pick with Washington because of David Steckel's collision with Sidney Crosby in the Winter Classic. Defenseman Brooks Orpik called it "definitely dirty."

Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury makes a save on Alex Ovechkin at Consol Energy Center. Both clubs entered their final meeting of the regular season struggling to put pucks in the net, with Washington failing to score more than two goals in all but one of the previous six contests while Pittsburgh could not tally more than three in any of its last six.

Feb. 21, 2011: Capitals 1, Penguins 0

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury makes a save on Alex Ovechkin at Consol Energy Center. Both clubs entered their final meeting of the regular season struggling to put pucks in the net, with Washington failing to score more than two goals in all but one of the previous six contests while Pittsburgh could not tally more than three in any of its last six.

Gene J. Puskar / AP

Pittsburgh's Mike Rupp collides with John Erskine in the first period.

Feb. 21, 2011: Capitals 1, Penguins 0

Pittsburgh's Mike Rupp collides with John Erskine in the first period.

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Alex Ovechkin skates up ice with the puck.

Feb. 21, 2011: Capitals 1, Penguins 0

Alex Ovechkin skates up ice with the puck.

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Alex Ovechkin beats Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury with a rocket slap shot on the Capitals' third power play of the game to take what would be a decisive 1-0 lead.

Feb. 21, 2011: Capitals 1, Penguins 0

Alex Ovechkin beats Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury with a rocket slap shot on the Capitals' third power play of the game to take what would be a decisive 1-0 lead.

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Alex Ovechkin celebrates scoring to tally his sixth point in seven games.

Feb. 21, 2011: Capitals 1, Penguins 0

Alex Ovechkin celebrates scoring to tally his sixth point in seven games.

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Michal Neuvirth made 39 saves to record his third shutout of the season and second against the Penguins. “Early in the game, when they were coming at us really hard, he was not allowing any rebounds,' Coach Bruce Boudreau said. 'He can corral them and smother them like he has Velcro on him. That is when I know Michal is on top of his game. He was seeing everything.'

Feb. 21, 2011: Capitals 1, Penguins 0

Michal Neuvirth made 39 saves to record his third shutout of the season and second against the Penguins. “Early in the game, when they were coming at us really hard, he was not allowing any rebounds," Coach Bruce Boudreau said. "He can corral them and smother them like he has Velcro on him. That is when I know Michal is on top of his game. He was seeing everything."

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Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux drops the ceremonial puck between Evgeni Malkin (71) of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alex Ovechkin (8) of the Washington Capitals to honor the Russian KHL plane that crashed before the game at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh.

Oct. 13, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 2

Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux drops the ceremonial puck between Evgeni Malkin (71) of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alex Ovechkin (8) of the Washington Capitals to honor the Russian KHL plane that crashed before the game at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh.

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Washington Capitals Mike Knuble (22) hits Pittsburgh Penguins Ben Lovejoy, left, in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh.

Oct. 13, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 2

Washington Capitals Mike Knuble (22) hits Pittsburgh Penguins Ben Lovejoy, left, in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh.

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Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Brent Johnson (1) blocks a first-period shot by Washington Capitals' Mike Knuble (22) with help from defenseman Matt Niskanen (2.

Oct. 13, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 2

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Brent Johnson (1) blocks a first-period shot by Washington Capitals' Mike Knuble (22) with help from defenseman Matt Niskanen (2.

Gene J. Puskar / AP

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin, left, of Russia, watches as a shot by Penguins' James Neal gets past Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun (29) for a first-period goal.

Oct. 13, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 2

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin, left, of Russia, watches as a shot by Penguins' James Neal gets past Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun (29) for a first-period goal.

Gene J. Puskar / AP

James Neal (18) of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his first period goal against the Washington Capitals.

Oct. 13, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 2

James Neal (18) of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his first period goal against the Washington Capitals.

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin of Russia, right, talks with James Neal before a face off during the second period.

Oct. 13, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 2

Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin of Russia, right, talks with James Neal before a face off during the second period.

Gene J. Puskar / AP

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jordan Staal, center, tries to get to the puck through Washington Capitals' Mike Green (52) and Nicklas Backstrom (19) in the third period.

Oct. 13, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 2

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jordan Staal, center, tries to get to the puck through Washington Capitals' Mike Green (52) and Nicklas Backstrom (19) in the third period.

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Arron Asham, left, and Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle (83) fight during the third-period.

Oct. 13, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 2

Pittsburgh Penguins' Arron Asham, left, and Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle (83) fight during the third-period.

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Arron Asham mocks Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle after knocking him to the ice and bloodying his nose during a fight in the third period.

Oct. 13, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 2

Pittsburgh Penguins' Arron Asham mocks Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle after knocking him to the ice and bloodying his nose during a fight in the third period.

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Jay Beagle (83) of the Washington Capitals is helped off the ice after his fight with Arron Asham (not pictured) of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Oct. 13, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 2

Jay Beagle (83) of the Washington Capitals is helped off the ice after his fight with Arron Asham (not pictured) of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Alex Ovechkin (8) of the Washington Capitals and Zbynek Michalek (4) of the Pittsburgh Penguins skate for a puck during the game.

Oct. 13, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 2

Alex Ovechkin (8) of the Washington Capitals and Zbynek Michalek (4) of the Pittsburgh Penguins skate for a puck during the game.

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Washington Capitals' Dennis Wideman (6) celebrates with Mike Green (52) after scoring the game-winning overtime goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Oct. 13, 2011: Capitals 3, Penguins 2

Washington Capitals' Dennis Wideman (6) celebrates with Mike Green (52) after scoring the game-winning overtime goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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