Andrei Svechnikov scored his sixth postseason goal, and Frederik Andersen made 21 saves to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a dominant 4-0 victory over the Washington Capitals, taking a 2-1 series lead in the second round of the playoffs. Svechnikov opened the scoring at 12:34 of the second period, igniting a surge that included a power-play goal from Jack Roslovic and a third-period strike by Eric Robinson. Jackson Blake capped the scoring with another power-play goal late in the game. The Hurricanes improved to 4-0 at home in the playoffs, showcasing their depth and resilience.

Carolina had previously dominated the series opener, needing a Jaccob Slavin overtime goal to win on the road. In contrast, the Capitals put up a strong fight in Game 2, led by Tom Wilson's two-way performance. Andersen's solid goaltending proved crucial, especially during the early offensive flurries from Washington. The Capitals were limited to just 10 shots in the final 39 minutes, revealing Carolina’s defensive strength.