WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: John Carlson #74 of the Washington Capitals celebrates an assist in the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets during Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 21, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Watch: Capitals grab lead with 2 goals in 33 seconds

Ian McLaren
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Washington sure capitalized on its opportunities late in the first period of Game 5.

Down 1-0 to the Pittsburgh Penguins with less than two minutes remaining in the opening frame, the Capitals scored two goals in 33 seconds to take the lead.

The first came off the stick of defenseman John Carlson on the power play.

Forward Brett Connolly added the second in short order.

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