#carolina-hurricanes

#carolina-hurricanes

Capitals eliminated by Hurricanes after failing to capitalize on scoring chances in playoffs.

Jesper Fast has retired from the NHL due to a serious neck injury after 11 seasons.

Holding a 1-0 lead in playoffs is precarious; a 2-0 lead is far more secure.

Capitals refocus and change player lines in an attempt to avoid elimination in Game 5 against the Hurricanes.

The Washington Capitals need to win Game 5 to keep their season alive against the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Capitals and Golden Knights must win their upcoming playoff games to avoid falling further behind in their respective series.

The Washington Capitals must win against the Carolina Hurricanes to remain in the playoffs, prompting major changes to their lineups.

Capitals face early challenges in playoff with a Game 1 loss to Hurricanes, despite strong previous round performance.

Hurricanes have a strong home playoff record against Capitals.

Caps aim to break their road losing streak against Carolina.

Game 3 is a crucial matchup in the playoffs.

The Hurricanes' relentless game plan challenges opponents to adapt their strategies significantly.

The Washington Capitals must win Game 5 to stay in playoff contention against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Capitals struggle to maintain composure and execution, leading to a 3-1 series deficit against the Hurricanes.

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals in Game 5, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals and marking a potential end to Alex Ovechkin's career.