Penguins and Capitals Make Splashes for Postseason Return
Penguins and Capitals Make Splashes: The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals had their long postseason stints ending in an instant last season following lackluster performances. The Penguins were close to making the playoffs, finishing ninth in the Eastern Conference with a 40-31-11 (win-loss-overtime losses) record. This is the first time Pittsburgh failed to make …