Playoffs 2000

Pittsburgh vs. Washington

Tyler Wright beats Olaf Kolzig for the goal.
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Pittsburgh vs. Washington

Jaromir Jagr's wrist shot makes it 2-1 Penguins
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Chat wrap: ABC's John Davidson
The NHL commentator tackled your questions during the Sharks-Blues game on Sunday.
Chat wrap: Bill Clement
It's playoff time and ESPN's NHL analyst returned to break it all down and more in chat.

First round not bad, not ideal for league
So, there won't be a dream final four matchup out West. The league can't be overly thrilled about that.
NHL East: Philly from Beezer's eyes

ESPN.com's Rob Parent says John Vanbiesbrouck is trying to be the best teammate he can.
Morganti: Philly soap opera continues

ESPN's Al Morganti says Roger Neilson's return as an assistant is the latest bizarre turn in Philly.



Jagr's team will face Philly in the second round.

Stu-Pen-dous victory
finishes off Capitals
When you're Jaromir Jagr, you don't often have to be lucky, but it never hurts. Jagr's fluke goal Friday sent the Penguins past Washington 2-1 as Pittsburgh captured the series in five games. It was a bitter end for the Caps, who had been the NHL's hottest team since January.

News and notes from around the playoffs

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THE SERIES
Video Highlights

Series Breakdown

Message Board

THE GAMES

Thurs., April 13
Pens 7, Caps 0
Recap | Box score

Sat., April 15
Pens 2, Caps 1 (OT)
Recap | Box score

Mon., April 17
Pens 4, Caps 3
Recap | Box score

Wed., April 19
Caps 3, Pens 2
Recap | Box score

Wed., April 19
Pens 2, Caps 1
Recap | Box score

MORE COVERAGE

Barry Melrose's Viewer's Guide
ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose lets the world know what to look for in the first round of the NHL playoffs.