During Game 2 of the NHL playoffs, the Washington Capitals triumphed over the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 thanks to strategic coaching from Spencer Carbery. The Capitals benefited from matchups, deploying their players effectively to maintain a lead. Despite captain Alex Ovechkin's low ice time of 14:36, which is unusually low for his playoff career, Carbery emphasized this was a strategic choice for late-game protection, not due to health concerns. The Capitals are expected to manage Ovechkin's usage even more in upcoming away games against the Hurricanes.
Ovechkin's ice time is the lowest of his postseason career, averaging just 15:59 over seven games, reflecting strategic shifts for playoff success.
Caps coach Carbery defended using Ovechkin less late in games, emphasizing that it's about protecting leads and strategic deployment.
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