In a closely contested game, the Washington Capitals rallied from a 2-0 deficit against the Carolina Hurricanes, fueled by a dynamic second period. Alex Ovechkin's aggressive play sparked momentum, leading to a power play goal by Dylan Strome. The Caps took a two-goal lead but faced a challenge as the Hurricanes tied the game late. The match ultimately went to a shootout, where Pierre-Luc Dubois' goal, combined with strong goaltending from Charlie Lindgren, secured Washington's 50th win of the season and solidified their position as an Eastern Conference contender.
The ice was tilted firmly in Carolina's favor, as the Canes had a 5v5 expected goals share of 77.7%. Washington was lucky to only be down 2-0.
The Great 8 wasn't done there, as he'd lay the body again... and AGAIN. This turned the game on its head, with Dylan Strome scoring on the power play.
After a relatively quiet overtime period, things would go to the shootout, where Dubois' opening round marker would prove to be the difference.
It's not a sentence many expected to read back in September, but the East runs through DC this Spring.
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