The Carolina Hurricanes will return home for their first home playoff game in a decade with their backs squarely against the wall. Saturday’s overtime defeat in D.C. has given the Washington Capitals a commanding 2-0 series lead, and now the Canes must attempt to hold serve on home ice to return the series to Washington on even terms.
The effort continues to be present, but the slow start that plagued the Canes in Game 1 also proved to be a major obstacle in Game 2 as they fell behind two goals early yet again.