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Svechnikov scores 2 goals to lead the Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Capitals
Svechnikov scored the winner with 6:04 left and Pyotr Kochetkov made 20 saves as Carolina extended its winning streak to six.
Andrei Svechnikov scored two goals, including the winner with 6:04 left in the third period, to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.
Eric Robinson and Mark Jankowski scored for Carolina while goalie Pyotr Kochetkov made 20 saves; Boone Jenner and Justin Holl countered for Washington.
The Hurricanes announced Tuesday that captain Jordan Staal will miss at least a month due to a calf injury sustained in warmups before Sunday's game.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin received a standing ovation during his final scheduled visit to Raleigh. The 41-year-old Russian is retiring after this season.
The Hurricanes begin a five-game road trip at Winnipeg on Saturday while extending their six-game winning streak; Washington hosts Montreal on Wednesday.
Carolina forward Andrey Svechnikov scored 3 (2+1) points in the NHL game against Washington (4-2), including a powerplay goal, and was named the first star.