Boston scores three power-play goals and avoids overtime for the first time in the first-round series against Washington.

The Bruins have a 2-1 series lead over the Capitals thanks to Craig Smith’s improbable goal in the second overtime.

Charlie McAvoy, a 23-year-old defenseman, learned plenty from playing with Zdeno Chara and has blossomed into the leader of Boston’s defense.

Craig Smith takes advantage of a mistake by the Capitals, and Boston wins in double overtime, 3-2.

A second straight playoff game goes to overtime, but the Bruins get a 4-3 win to tie the series, 1-1, overcoming two Washington goals by Kennebunkport native Garnet Hathaway.

Boston was held to 26 shots in Game 1 against the Capitals and failed to take advantage of an injury to Washington goalie Vitek Vanecek.

Nic Dowd scores on a deflection to give Washington a 1-0 lead in the East Division semifinals.

Michael Raffl scores the winning goal with 1.8 seconds left for the Caps, who meet the Bruins in the playoffs starting Saturday.

Zdeno Chara, who signed with Washington in the offseason after 14 years as captain in Boston, knows the Bruins about as well as anybody.