Overview

• The Washington Capitals were defeated by the Carolina Hurricanes in the quarterfinals, losing the series 4–1 after a 3–1 Game 5 loss.
• Alexander Ovechkin, who broke Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record during the regular season, failed to record a single point in the series.
• The Hurricanes will face either the Florida Panthers or the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Eastern Conference Final; Florida currently leads the series 3–2 heading into Game 6.
• Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers have secured their spot in the Western Conference Final, awaiting the winner of the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets series.
• The Winnipeg Jets forced a Game 6 against the Dallas Stars with a decisive 4–0 victory at home, with Game 6 set to take place in Dallas on Saturday.