Canes look to make it two wins in a row versus Caps
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to take a 2-0 lead in their round two series against the Washington Capitals tonight. Game time is 7 P.M. and the game will be televised by ESPN.
The Canes will most likely stick with their current forward lineup although Mark Jankowski is a game time decision. If he cannot go, look for Jack Roslovic to slot back in that spot.
Svechnikov – Aho – Blake
Hall – Kotkaniemi – Stankoven
Martinook – Staal – Jarvis
Robinson – Jankowski(Roslovic) – Carrier
The defense will be as usual and Andersen will return to net.
There was an optional practice yesterday and no morning skate this morning as Rod Brind’Amour is looking to rest his team as much as possible.
Obviously, the Capitals will be a different team when they hit the ice tonight. In one reported move, it looks like Raddysh will be in for Leonard, who has looked good this postseason.
If Raddysh is indeed in for Leonard, that would appear to be the only personnel change based on the morning skate. #ALLCAPS https://t.co/kACD5sqHjN
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) May 8, 2025
Washington’s preview with quotes is here-
https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/caps-seek-game-2-turnaround
Carolina’s is here-
https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/preview-round-2-game-2-at-wsh