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Hurricanes Dominate Capitals in Game 4, Take 3-1 Series Lead

Carolina's tactical precision and timely scoring leave Washington on the brink of elimination in the NHL second round.

Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck while defended by Jalen Chatfield #5 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period in Game Three of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center at Lenovo Center on May 10, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Overview

  • The Carolina Hurricanes secured a 5-2 victory in Game 4, pushing the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 series deficit in the Eastern Conference second round.
  • Taylor Hall and Sean Walker each contributed a goal and an assist, with Walker's late third-period goal reestablishing a two-goal lead for Carolina.
  • Alex Ovechkin ended his three-game scoring drought with a power-play goal, his 77th career playoff goal, moving him to 12th on the NHL's all-time playoff goals list.
  • Carolina's Frederik Andersen made 19 saves, while the Hurricanes' penalty kill unit stifled Washington's power-play opportunities, allowing just one shot during a four-minute advantage.
  • The Capitals face a must-win Game 5 at home on Thursday to extend the series and keep their playoff hopes alive.