Puljujarvi lifts Checkers to season-saving 4-3 win over Canucks
Jesse Puljujärvi's game-winning goal in overtime secured a crucial 4-3 victory for the Charlotte Checkers against the Abbotsford Canucks, keeping their Calder Cup hopes alive.
Logan Thompson does not participate in Capitals' morning skate ahead of must-win Game 5
Thompson's absence at the optional practice raised eyebrows, especially after the Caps recalled netminder Clay Stevenson, but coach Spencer Carbery assured there was "no concern for Thompson."
The Capitals have some work to do. Down 3-1 in their series against the Hurricanes, their only choices are to win or start the summer far earlier than they hoped.
WATCH: Denver's Jamal Murray was an offensive juggernaut with 43 points in Game 5
Murray's 43-point performance marked his transition from injury to dominance, solidifying his role as a pivotal player for the Nuggets in a tightly contested playoff series.