St. Louis Blues right wing Dmitrij Jaskin (23) scores a goal against Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) and left wing Jamie Benn (14) during the second period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals Saturday, May 7, 2016, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
St. Louis Blues right wing Dmitrij Jaskin (23) scores a goal against Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) and left wing Jamie Benn (14) during the second period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals Saturday, May 7, 2016, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Credit: LM Otero

Washington — Alex Ovechkin scored a power-play goal and assisted on another, Braden Holtby made 30 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 on Saturday night in Game 5 to stay alive in the second-round series.

Ovechkin was a force all over the ice with the Capitals on the brink of elimination and yet another early playoff exit. His blast on the power play set the tone early, and his shot created the rebound for T.J Oshie’s power-play goal in the second period.

Veteran Justin Williams also scored to help Washington force Game 6 on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.

The Penguins got a power-play goal of their own, their first of the series, from Chris Kunitz but couldn’t overcome the Capitals’ desperation and Holtby’s brilliance. Matt Murray allowed three goals on 19 shots, looking like a rookie for the first time in the playoffs.

Blues 4, Stars 1

Dallas — Rookie playoff points leader Robby Fabbri had a goal and assist, Brian Elliott turned away a strong Dallas push in the third period and St. Louis beat the Stars for a 3-2 lead in their second-round series.

Dmitrij Jaskin’s first career playoff goal put the Blues ahead for good at 2-1 in the second period, and St. Louis protected a 3-1 lead in the third for a second straight road victory. The Blues surrendered the same lead before winning in overtime in Game 2 in Dallas.

Elliott had 27 saves to give the Blues a chance to wrap up the series in Game 6 at home on Monday night.

Wild Find a Coach

St. Paul, Minn. — Bruce Boudreau has agreed to terms to coach the Minnesota Wild. Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher announced the move Saturday night.

Boudreau was fired by Anaheim two days after the four-time Pacific Division champions’ first-round exit from the playoffs. He was 208-104-40 in parts of five seasons with the Ducks after going 201-88-40 in parts of five seasons with the Washington Capitals.

The 61-year-old Boudreau has a career record of 409-192-80, at .659 the highest winning percentage among active coaches.

Boudreau played in St. Paul for the Fighting Saints in the World Hockey Association, scoring three goals in 30 games in 1975-76.