Hurricanes Extend Winning Streak to Six with Victory Over Capitals
Carolina Hurricanes triumph 4-2 against Washington Capitals, fueled by Dmitry Orlov's two goals and Martin Necas's continued scoring streak.
- Carolina Hurricanes secured their sixth consecutive win by defeating the Washington Capitals 4-2 in Raleigh.
- Dmitry Orlov scored twice against his former team, including the decisive goal in the second period.
- Martin Necas contributed significantly with a goal and two assists, extending his points streak to six games.
- Despite Alex Ovechkin's power-play goal, the Capitals' three-game winning streak ended as they managed only 12 shots after the first period.
- Carolina's goalie Pyotr Kochetkov was instrumental in the victory, stopping 19 shots and denying a late-game equalizer.