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Capitals: Top 3 winners against the Penguins

ByMichael Marzzacco|
T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 05: Alexandar Georgiev #40 of the New York Rangers makes the first period save on Richard Panik #14 of the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden on March 05, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 05: Alexandar Georgiev #40 of the New York Rangers makes the first period save on Richard Panik #14 of the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden on March 05, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Richard Panik

The fourth line shined the most in Pittsburgh and Richard Panik deserves to be a third hero in our top 3 recognition. Panik’s goal came at 18:38 and was assisted by the two Nicks or Nic’s. Nick Jensen and Nic Dowd.

“Our line just clicked and we played hard. Those guys worked hard in the corners, tried to find me and it’s working,” said Panik.

“I feel comfortable. It’s good this time of year. There’s still lots of games left and I’m trying to get ready for the playoffs.”

On the addition of the deadline acquisitions:

“(Kovalchuk) can score. I think those guys have played pretty good to help us offensively so we’ll see how it goes.”

The Caps line of Richard Panik, Nic Dowd and Garnet Hathaway have outscored opponents 4-1 since Feb. 25th at 5-on-5. Saturday was Panik’s second consecutive multi-point game following a two-assist game against the New York Rangers.

It seems Panik has improved since moving to the fourth line and the Caps could use that in the homestretch of the season.

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