Alexander the great keeps Caps' playoff hopes alive

Alexander Ovechkin's teammates watched him turn his game up to a whole new level. Then the Washington Capitals followed him all the way to Game 6.

With Ovechkin leading the way, the Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 on Saturday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal to keep their season alive.

Ovechkin scored a power-play goal and assisted on T.J. Oshie's and was a force all over the ice with his team on the verge of another early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs.