The Carolina Hurricanes were annoying to play against even when they were bad, now that they are good it’s even worse. They booted the Capitals out of the playoffs last year and won the first two games of the season. But the Capitals held on for a strong road win in regulation against the annoying Canes.
Plus: Samsonov. He was stellar all game, facing 41 shots and stopping 38. It’s going to be hard to go back to Braden Holtby after the great play of Samsonov.
Minus: Penalties.