The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 5 of the second-round playoffs, led by a crucial late goal from Andrei Svechnikov. This victory marks the Hurricanesâ advancement to the Eastern Conference final for the second time in three years. Captain Jordan Staal scored his first goal of the postseason, while Frederik Andersen excelled in goal, stopping 18 shots. The Caps struggled despite a goal from Anthony Beauvillier and saw their season end after a promising start as top-seeders.
Andrei Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal late, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals and advancing to the Eastern Conference final.
The Hurricanes demonstrated resilience and strategy, improving to 10-5 in close-out games while showcasing strong performances from key players like Andersen and Staal.
Despite strong efforts from the Capitals, including a goal from Anthony Beauvillier, they couldn't break through Carolinaâs solid defense, ending their playoff journey.
With this victory, the Hurricanes will face either the Florida Panthers or Toronto Maple Leafs in the next round, highlighting their successful playoff run.
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