On Thursday night, the Washington Capitals faced a critical test against the Carolina Hurricanes as they prepared for the playoffs. After a challenging first period where they fell behind 2-0, the Capitals rallied to secure a thrilling 5-4 victory in a shootout. Key players like Tom Wilson, Aliaksei Protas, and Nic Dowd showcased their scoring prowess, with Wilson netting his 33rd goal of the season, while Dowd set a personal best with his 14th goal. The Capitals’ turnaround was sparked by Pierre-Luc Dubois’ power-play goal, which galvanized the team and helped them regroup as they tied the game thanks to an assist from Alex Ovechkin. Despite their struggles on defense—exacerbated by Jakob Chychrun being scratched due to illness—the Capitals managed to hold off the Hurricanes in the shootout, where Charlie Lindgren made crucial saves. The game also featured notable tensions between the two teams, highlighted by an early fight between Brandon Duhaime and Jalen Chatfield. With this victory, the Capitals secured their place in the Eastern Conference playoffs, setting the stage for an exciting postseason as they look to build on this momentum.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.Wonderful PistachiosGet snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more!  GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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