Capitals edge Penguins
HERSHEY - Brian Willsie scored two power-play goals to lead the Washington Capitals to their first exhibition victory, 3-2 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night.
Willsie scored with just over five minutes remaining in the second period and added another power-play goal at 11:19 of the third. Jeff Halpern also scored on a man-advantage for Washington (1-3-1), which finished 3-for-12 on the power play.
Tomas Surovy scored a power-play goal in the first period and Michel Ouellet added a third-period goal for Pittsburgh (0-3-2), which is winless in five preseason games.
Mario Lemieux and No. 1 overall pick Sidney Crosby did not play for the Penguins.
