The Washington Capitals bounced back from a heartbreaking Game 1 loss in their playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes to secure a 3-1 victory in Game 2, leveling the series at 1-1. Holding a 1-0 lead heading into the third period, the Capitals extended their advantage through John Carlson's early goal, and Tom Wilson added another late in the game to seal the win. This game marked a significant turnaround for the Capitals, who faced their first true adversity of the postseason after an easy first-round series win over the Montreal Canadiens. With both teams previously splitting their regular-season matchups, this playoff series promises to be competitive. The Capitals are looking to advance past the second round for the first time since their 2018 Stanley Cup-winning season, adding extra pressure to this pivotal matchup against the Hurricanes.