Andrei Svechnikov's sixth playoff goal and Frederik Andersen's stellar performance propelled the Carolina Hurricanes to a commanding 4-0 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 3, giving them a 2-1 lead in the second-round series. Svechnikov's goal sparked a resurgence for the Hurricanes, who struggled initially but gained momentum as the game progressed. Andersen's 21 saves secured his first postseason shutout, critical in a game where the Capitals had strong chances early on but faltered later.

Jack Roslovic and Eric Robinson added goals, with Robinson's play energizing the team as they capitalized on power plays effectively. The Capitals, meanwhile, faced difficulties maintaining their composure as they fell behind, struggling to generate offense in the latter half of the game. With Game 4 looming, the Hurricanes aim to build on their home playoff success.