After taking down New York with the perfect blend of stifling defense and explosive offense, the Carolina Hurricanes look to do it again on the road against Washington.
The two-day break between games allowed the Canes to catch their breath before tonight’s front end of a back-to-back. Tonight’s game is the second in a five-game homestand for Washington.
Washington Capitals Key Facts
- Record: 18–12–6
- Home Record: 9–5–4
- Away Record: 9–7–2
- Goals For: 88
- Goals Against: 108
- Goals: Dylan Strome (13)
- Assists: John Carlson (18)
- Points: Alexander Ovechkin (24)
- Penalty Minutes: Tom Wilson (70)
- Plus/Minus: Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Anthony Mantha (+6)
- Wins: Darcy Kuemper (9)
- Goals Against Average: Charlie Lindgren (2.