Pittsburgh Penguins against Washington Capitals in NHL

Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (L) makes a sprawling save on a penalty shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin in the second period of their NHL hockey game in Washington December 23, 2010.

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (R) shoots the puck past Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth for a goal as Capitals' John Carlson (2nd L) and Penguins' Pascal Dupuis (L) look on during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Washington December 23, 2010.

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates a goal by team-mate Mike Green (bottom L) as Green is hugged from behind by Nicklas Backstrom during the second period of their NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Washington December 23, 2010.

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