Caps Shut Out Penguins

Washington vs. Pittsburgh
series

"Considering the talent level of their forwards, it's as close to perfect as we're going to play against Pittsburgh," said Kolzig.

The Capitals held Mario Lemieux without a shot in his first playoff game since unretiring.

"They play a tight-checking game," said Lemieux. "What are you going to do? That's the way the game goes in the playoffs. It's not going to be freewheeling like the All-Star game. If you expect that, you're at the wrong place."

Peter Bondra scored the only goal in game on power-play 35 seconds in to the second period.