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Orlov scores in overtime, leads Capitals past Penguins 4-3

The Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Feb. 1.
Credit: Associated Press/Gene J. Puskar
Washington Capitals' Dmitry Orlov (9) celebrates his goal with Justin Schultz during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.

PITTSBURGH — Dmitry Orlov scored his second goal of the game in the final minute of overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Orlov scored the winner at 4:17 of OT, beating goaltender Tristan Jarry on the blocker side with a wrist shot.

Nic Dowd scored a short-handed goal and Daniel Sprong also scored for the Capitals, who won their second straight.

Ilya Samsonov made 43 saves for the Capitals.

Samsonov denied Sidney Crosby his 499th career goal with a stop on a breakaway in overtime.

Pittsburgh scored three power-play goals.

Bryan Rust had two and Evgeni Malkin one.

Jarry made 28 saves for the Penguins, who lost four straight games for the first time this season.

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