The Washington Capitals decisively leveled their second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes with a 3-1 victory in Game 2. Head Coach Spencer Carbery expressed pride in the team's turnaround after a lackluster Game 1. He emphasized the importance of maintaining confidence and executing their game plan effectively, especially as they head into Game 3 at the Lenovo Center.

However, concern looms over the status of superstar Alex Ovechkin, who exited Game 2 with 5:40 remaining in the third period. Despite earlier speculation regarding his health, Carbery reassured fans that Ovechkin's limited ice time stems from strategic decisions to protect leads in a defensively intense series. Ovechkin remains the Capitals' leading scorer in the playoffs, indicating his critical role in their pursuit of victory.