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Hurricanes steal Game 1 against the Capitals
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Jaccob Slavin scores in overtime to win Game 1 for the Carolina Hurricanes over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
The Hurricanes outshot the Capitals 33-14 in the opening game of their best-of-seven Round 2 matchup.
The Hurricanes steal Game 1 against the Capitals with Jaccob Slavin's overtime winner.
Defenceman Jaccob Slavin netted the overtime winner just three minutes into the extra frame, giving the Hurricanes a series lead over the Washington Capitals.
CAROLINA HURRICANES TAKE GAME 1 IN OVERTIME @spittinchiclets
Aliaksei Protas got the Capitals on the board in the second period, firing a blocker-side shot past Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen.
ALIAKSEI PROTAS 🦅
The first #StanleyCup Playoffs goal of his career opens the scoring in Game 1!
The first #StanleyCup Playoffs goal of his career opens the scoring in Game 1!
Despite dominating in shots and scoring chances, the Hurricanes didn't solve Logan Thompson until the third, when rookie Logan Stankoven took advantage of a turnover in the offensive zone to even the score.
Logan Stankoven ties it up in the third for the Canes 💪
This marks just the second playoff showdown between the Capitals and Hurricanes in NHL history, and if it's anything like their 2019 clash, fans are in for a thrilling ride.
The Capitals split their regular-season four-game series with the Hurricanes 2-2, winning both of the meetings at Capital One Arena. Washington is also undefeated on home ice in these playoffs and has only lost once in their last six home games.
Game 2 will go Thursday night from Capital One Arena in Washington. Puck drop is set for 7:00pm.
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MAI 6 | 33 ANSWERS Hurricanes steal Game 1 against the Capitals Who will win Game 2 between the Hurricanes and Capitals? | ||
| Capitals | 27 | 81.8 % |
| Hurricanes | 6 | 18.2 % |
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