Caps even series
The Carolina Hurricanes tried, but could not duplicate the results from their game one as they lost game two to the Washington Capitals, 3-1 on Thursday night.
They return home to Carolina for the next two games in the series.
Once again, they started out with a barrage of shots, but could not score during the first two periods.
It is not easy to play from behind, no matter how many shots you generate and the Canes have done that both games this series.
The first goal by the Caps was on a breakaway after a “fluke” bounce.
The next goal broke up Carolina’s perfect penalty kill for the postseason.
The good news is that Shayne Gostisbehere scored a powerplay goal when a loose puck bounced out to him, to make it 2-1.
The Canes could not tie things up though as Tom Wilson put the game away with an empty-netter.
Wilson enjoyed a charmed life in this game as at one point he tackled Svechnikov with no call, then launched himself at the Russian later in the game, (see photo), again with no penalty.
The Hurricanes generated 28 shots on goal and released a total of 86 shots for the game.
The Caps in turn had 21 shots on goal and 50 total shots.
The Canes will look to turn things around and look for more than just shots on goal on Saturday.
Carolina’s recap with quotes – https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/recap-canes-late-surge-stymied-in-game-2
Game Summary – https://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20242025/GS030222.HTM
Event Summary – https://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20242025/ES030222.HTM