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Capitals Look to Rebound in Game 2 Against Hurricanes After Overtime Loss

Washington faces a defensive Carolina team tonight, aiming to even the series after a 2–1 overtime defeat in Game 1.

Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena on April 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • Game 2 of the Capitals-Hurricanes Stanley Cup second-round series takes place tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern on ESPN, with streaming options available via FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, and Sling TV.
  • Carolina leads the series 1–0 after Jaccob Slavin’s overtime goal secured a 2–1 win in Game 1, showcasing their defensive prowess.
  • Washington, the NHL’s top regular-season team, is seeking to bounce back after being held to one goal despite ranking second in goals per game during the season.
  • Carolina’s postseason defensive strength continues to shine, leading the NHL playoffs in fewest goals allowed per game (2.00).
  • Alex Ovechkin, who broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record in April, will be a key player as Washington looks to level the series.