Advanced stats and keys be damned, the Carolina Hurricanes managed to defeat the Washington Capitals for the second time this season (back to back, eh, Oshie?) while simultaneously only hitting one of our keys to the game from yesterday.
Last night’s game was a great one; Hurricanes v. Capitals games usually are. Last night’s game, however, seemed to have a different kind of edge to it. An edge that only comes with (dare I say it) a hockey rivalry.
For some unknown reason, Caps fans insist (through tears and clenched teeth) that there is definitely not a rivalry between the two teams, despite the storied history between them.