US EditionFrederik Andersen returns from missing end of 1st round to help Hurricanes beat Capitals in Game 1
- On Tuesday evening in Washington, the Carolina Hurricanes secured a 2-1 overtime win against the Capitals to take the lead in the opening match of their second-round playoff series.
- Frederik Andersen returned from an injury that made him miss the end of the first round, giving up a second-period goal to Aliaksei Protas.
- The Hurricanes tied the game near the midway third period after an errant Capitals pass led to Logan Stankoven scoring, with Carolina relying heavily on shot volume.
- Slavin netted the overtime winner 3:06 into extra time, firing the puck from near the edge of the offensive zone on Carolina’s 94th shot attempt and 33rd shot on goal, while the Hurricanes maintained a flawless penalty kill record at 17-for-17.
- The Hurricanes took a series lead by securing the win and showcased their strong defense by holding the Capitals to only 14 attempts on net, marking one of the lowest totals allowed in the franchise's history.
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Capitals Fall 2-1 to Hurricanes in Game 1 - The Southern Maryland Chronicle
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jaccob Slavin’s overtime goal at 3:06 lifted the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup playoff series on May 6, 2025, at Capital One Arena. Slavin’s shot from the right point navigated through traffic, past Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson, giving Carolina a 1-0 series lead. Thompson’s 31 saves kept Washington competitive despite Carolina’s 94 shot attempts to the Ca…
NHL Playoffs: Hurricanes defeat Capitals in OT; Oilers rally to beat Golden Knights
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals with a 2-1 overtime win in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday night. Jaccob Slavin scored the winning goal just three minutes into overtime, with Frederik Andersen making 13 saves in his return from injury. Game 2 between the Hurricanes and Capitals is scheduled for Thursday night in Washington. ** The Edmonton Oilers rallied in the third period to beat the Vegas Golden…
"Our entire game was not good": Capitals' Tom Wilson, Spencer Carbery make feelings known after Game 1 loss to Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes faced off in Game 1 of their second-round NHL playoff series on Tuesday night, with the Capitals ultimately falling 2-1 in overtime.
The Baltimore Sun
Capital GazetteHurricanes beat the Capitals in Game 1 of their 2nd-round series
WASHINGTON — Very few people in the arena knew the puck was in the net, including Jaccob Slavin, who shot it through traffic. Goaltender Logan Thompson figured it out when he saw the red light on behind him. “I didn’t know it went in until I saw Jordan Staal, Staalsy, coming with his arms up yelling at me,” Slavin said. Seeing it to believe it, Slavin’s overtime goal gave the Carolina Hurricanes a 2-1 victory at the Washington Capitals in Game 1…
Canes' dominant 33-shot effort 'paid off' in OT
Jaccob Slavin scored in overtime, one of 33 shots from a dominant Carolina effort, and the Hurricanes topped the Washington Capitals 2-1 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday, the club's second straight playoff win beyond regulation.
Slavin scores in OT as Hurricanes beat Capitals in Game 1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jaccob Slavin scored in overtime, Frederik Andersen made 13 saves in his return from injury and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
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