Guentzel Guides Penguins To NHL Victory

Pittsburgh is heading for a three-peat as the Penguins downed Washington, 3-1 in Game 4 of the National Hockey League Eastern Conference semifinal Thursday.

Jake Guentzel scored twice and now it's on to the fifth game Saturday as the two teams are tied. Guentzel guided the Penguins into the lead in the second period on his ninth score in the playoffs.

Evgeni Malkin scored for the Penguins.

Thursday, May 3 Scoreboard

Nashville 2, Winnipeg 1

Game 4 -- Series tied 2-2

Pittsburgh 3, Washington 1

Game 4 -- Series tied 2-2

Friday, May 4 Schedule (All Times Central)

Tampa Bay at Boston, 6 p.m.

Game 4 -- Lightning lead 2-1

San Jose at Vegas, 9 p.m.

Game 5 -- Series tied 2-2

Saturday, May 5 Schedule (All Times Central)

Pittsburgh at Washington, 6 p.m.

Game 5 -- Series tied 2-2

Winnipeg at Nashville, 8:30 p.m.

Game 5 -- Series tied 2-2

Sunday, May 6 Schedule (All Times Central)

Boston at Tampa Bay, 2 p.m.

Game 5 -- Lightning lead 2-1

Vegas at San Jose

Game 6 -- Series tied 2-2