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Capitals Secure Eastern Conference Top Seed in Dramatic Shootout Win Over Hurricanes

Washington rallies from a 2-0 deficit to win 5-4 as Alex Ovechkin is celebrated for breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.

Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals shoots and scores a goal during the second period of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on April 02, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Overview

  • The Washington Capitals defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in a shootout, clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
  • Alex Ovechkin was honored in a pregame ceremony for breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record with his 895th career goal earlier in the week.
  • Pierre-Luc Dubois scored the decisive shootout goal, capping a comeback after Washington erased an early 2-0 deficit.
  • The Hurricanes, now on a four-game losing streak, are locked into a first-round playoff matchup against the New Jersey Devils.
  • Tensions remained high between the teams, with a fight breaking out early in the game following an incident from their previous matchup.