The Carolina Hurricanes ended their preseason slate on a high note on Friday night as they defeated the visiting Washington Capitals by a final score of 3-2.
We saw a dress rehearsal of sorts for the ‘Canes as they iced an opening night-worthy roster against the ‘Caps.
Carolina started the scoring early in period two thanks to a deflection in front of the net by Lee Stempniak. Jordan Staal supplied the saucer pass out front.
Noah Hanifin, who picked up an assist on Carolina’s first goal, roofed a laser on Braden Holtby to cushion the home team’s lead.