Overview

• The Washington Capitals evened their second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes with a 3-1 win in Game 2 at Capital One Arena.
• Tom Wilson led the charge with a goal, an assist, and key defensive plays, earning praise from Alex Ovechkin as 'our leader.'
• Logan Thompson made 27 saves, including 16 in the third period, to secure the win and protect Washington's lead.
• Head coach Spencer Carbery acknowledged the team's improved performance but emphasized the need to elevate their play further for the road games.
• With the series tied 1-1, the Capitals head to Raleigh for Game 3, bolstered by Wilson’s consistent postseason contributions and Thompson’s resilience in net.