The Washington Capitals faced a disappointing 5-2 defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4, putting them on the brink of elimination with a 3-1 series deficit. Despite the loss, Alex Ovechkin scored his 77th career playoff goal, surpassing Mario Lemieux for 12th place on the all-time playoff goals list. This milestone came late in the game during a 5-on-3 power play, where Dylan Strome assisted Ovechkin's iconic shot from his usual spot in the left circle. Unfortunately for the Capitals, the Hurricanes quickly retaliated, with Sean Walker scoring shortly after Ovechkin's goal, and Andrei Svechnikov sealing the win with an empty-netter.