Washington Capitals shutout 4-0 in Game 3 by Carolina Hurricnaes
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The Washington Capitals faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight, but it was all Canes' from start to finish. Carolina took control with a commanding 4-0 shutout victory, leaving the Capitals looking ahead to Game 4 in hopes of bouncing back.
Well folks, the Hurricanes now lead the series 2-1.
Goaltender Frederik Andersen was outstanding, turning aside all 28 shots he faced to seal the shutout.
With tonight's win, the Hurricanes now lead the series 2-1.
Goaltender Frederik Andersen was outstanding, turning aside all 28 shots he faced to seal the shutout.
Carolina Hurricanes shutout Washington Capitals
According to insider Sammi Silber, for the first time this series, the Capitals dominated the first period, generating high-quality looks and holding off Carolina's high-octane offense. Alex Ovechkin and company generated a number of chances on Frederik Andersen, who was sharp all night long, as D.C. had the opportunity to capitalize on a slower start from the Hurricanes.
Washington found itself in trouble in the middle frame, as the Hurricanes took it to the Capitals and bogged them down in their own zone. Then, off an offensive zone draw, Andrei Svechnikov caught John Carlson off guard, beating him to the puck off Sebastian Aho's win and beating Logan Thompson to make it 1-0.
From then off, it was all Hurricanes for the rest of the game.
Jack Roslovic buried a power play goal off a nifty feed from Brent Burns on the power play to put the Hurricanes up 2-0 at 18:57 in the second period.
Eric Robinson and Jackson Blake both scored in the 3rd period, ultimately putting the game out of reach for the Washington Capitals.
The Washington Capitals will look to get back in the win column on Monday for Game 4 .
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