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On Saturday, Sidney Crosby was the victim of one of the best saves in recent playoff memory, pulled off by a rookie who has played only a handful of games. (Wikimedia Images)

Crosby had the puck coming his way with Washington Capitals goaltender Simeon Varlamov well out of position.

Varlamov, who was completely out of the crease, spun around and managed to stop the puck with the heel of his stick just at the goal line.

That save propelled the Capitals to a 3-2  win over Pittsburgh behind Tomas Fleischmann's goal in the third period.

The next game is tonight, and the Penguins hope to achieve a split of the first two before the series heads to Pittsburgh for Games 3 and 4.

The Penguins outshot the Capitals 37-26 and controlled much of the first period. However, Pittsburgh went 0-for-5 on the power play and is mired in an 0-for-17 power-play drought over four games. Get your NHL playoff odds in the Bodog Sportsbook.