The Washington Capitals leveled the playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes with a 3-1 victory in Game 2, showcasing a strong performance after a sluggish first period. Connor McMichael opened the scoring with a breakaway goal early in the second period, taking advantage of a defensive error. John Carlson added a power-play goal soon after, benefiting from a precise pass from Tom Wilson, sealing the game with an empty-netter. Logan Thompson's 26 saves were pivotal in maintaining the lead, while the Capitals' penalty kill streak was broken by Shayne Gostisbehere's goal for the Hurricanes.

With Game 3 on the horizon, the Capitals aim to sustain this momentum against a resilient Hurricanes team that dominated their first-round series. The Capitals' disciplined play and Thompson's goaltending will be crucial as they look to take the series lead in Raleigh.