Washington would open the series up with two solid victories at home , however , Pittsburgh responded with a Game 3 victory to cut the Caps series lead in half .
The Capitals finished the season 11 points ahead of Pittsburgh , and had home ice for the series .
Washington would open the series up with two solid victories at home , however , Pittsburgh responded with a Game 3 victory to cut the Capitals series lead in half .
The Capitals finished the season 11 points ahead of Pittsburgh , and had home ice for the series .