In a compelling Game 2 showdown, the Washington Capitals turned the tide against the Carolina Hurricanes, securing a vital 3-1 victory to level their playoff series. Connor McMichael opened the scoring early in the second period with a breakaway goal, taking advantage of a defensive miscue. John Carlson extended the lead with a power-play goal shortly after, assisted by Tom Wilson, who capped off an impressive performance with an empty-netter late in the game.

Logan Thompson’s stellar goaltending was crucial, as he turned away 26 shots, showcasing the poise that helped the Capitals thrive in the previous round. The Capitals rebounded from a lackluster start and effectively utilized capitalizing on penalty opportunities, breaking the Hurricanes’ perfect penalty kill streak.