Minus Crosby, Penguins edge Capitals 3-2 to take 3-1 lead

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    Forget about revenge for the brutal cross-check that knocked Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby out of the playoffs indefinitely.

    Marc-Andre Fleury didn't want any part of it. The Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender came up with a more effective method of retribution against the Washington Capitals.

    "The best way to make them pay is winning," Fleury said.

    Something the defending Stanley Cup champions keep doing no matter who is -- and who isn't -- in the lineup.

    Fleury stopped 36 shots, rookie Jake Guentzel took advantage of a fortunate bounce for his playoff-leading eighth goal and Pittsburgh pushed Washington to the brink of elimination with a 3-2 victory in Game 4 on Wednesday night.

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