US EditionKnown for Their Shot Volume, Hurricanes Reach the East Final by Keeping the Capitals' to a Minimum
- On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Carolina Hurricanes secured a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals in the fifth game of the series, clinching the second-round matchup and moving on to the Eastern Conference final.
- The Hurricanes secured their victory in a tightly contested game, with a strong defensive effort that limited Washington’s scoring opportunities and goaltender Frederik Andersen making 18 saves out of 19 shots faced.
- Andrei Svechnikov scored the decisive go-ahead goal assisted by Sean Walker with 1:59 remaining from a difficult angle, and Seth Jarvis sealed the victory with an empty-net goal.
- Captain Jordan Staal scored his first playoff goal this postseason, and under coach Rod Brind'Amour, the Hurricanes improved to a 10-5 record in potential close-out games across seven postseasons.
- With this win, Carolina will face either Florida or Toronto in the Eastern Conference final, possibly rematching Florida from 2023 or revisiting a rivalry with Toronto from 2002.
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Canes' smothering attack carries them to East finals
WASHINGTON — Known for their shot volume of putting the puck on net from just about every angle, the Carolina Hurricanes moved on to the Eastern Conference final by keeping the Washington Capitals from doing anything of the sort.
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Carolina plays against type to advance
WASHINGTON — Known for their shot volume of putting the puck on net from just about every angle, the Carolina Hurricanes moved on to the Eastern Conference final by keeping the Washington Capitals from doing anything of the sort.
The 'Boring' Hurricanes Can Finally Get Over the Hump in the Eastern Conference Final
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