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Carolina Hurricanes defeat Washington Capitals 4-2

NHL Carolina Hurricanes Washington Capitals Andrei Svechnikov Alex Ovechkin

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Tuesday night, marking their sixth consecutive victory. Andrei Svechnikov led the Hurricanes with two goals, including the decisive goal scored with 6:04 remaining in the third period.

Other goals for Carolina were provided by Eric Robinson and Mark Jankowski, while goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov made 20 saves to improve his season record to 4-0-0. For Washington, Boone Jenner and Justin Holl scored.

The game served as the final scheduled visit to Raleigh for Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who received a standing ovation. Additionally, the Hurricanes announced that captain Jordan Staal is expected to miss at least one month due to a calf injury sustained during warmups.

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Alex Ovechkin · Andrei Svechnikov · Carolina Hurricanes · Pyotr Kochetkov · Washington Capitals

Sources

Svechnikov scores 2 goals to lead the Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Capitals [mymotherlode.com]
The Canadiens want to make a trade to improve the team before resolving the Josh Anderson situation [dose.ca]
Canadiens Focused on Big Trade, Explaining Delay in Josh Anderson Extension [heavy.com]
Svechnikov scores 2 goals to lead the Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Capitals [www.winnipegfreepress.com]
Svechnikov scores 2 goals to lead the Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Capitals [www.newsday.com]