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Hurricanes Edge Capitals in OT to Take Game 1 of Second-Round Series

Jaccob Slavin's overtime goal and Frederik Andersen's return highlight Carolina's 2-1 victory in Washington, showcasing contrasting styles of play.

Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals goes airborne as he attempts to shoot the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Capital One Arena on April 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • Jaccob Slavin scored 3:06 into overtime to secure a 2-1 victory for the Hurricanes, giving them a 1-0 lead in the series against the Capitals.
  • Frederik Andersen returned from injury to make 13 saves, stabilizing Carolina's defense in his first game since the first round.
  • Carolina dominated possession with 94 shot attempts to Washington's 34, emphasizing their high-volume offensive approach.
  • Logan Stankoven tied the game in the third period after capitalizing on a turnover caused by Aliaksei Protas, who had earlier scored Washington's only goal.
  • The Hurricanes maintained their perfect penalty kill in the playoffs, successfully defending against two Washington power plays to improve to 17-for-17.