then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina ...

Walker’s score came after the Capitals had pulled to within 3-2 on Alex Ovechkin’s one-timer blast on a 5-on-3 power play with about eight minutes left. Taylor Hall flipped a pass to Walker to ...

Taylor Hall and Sean Walker record two points apiece as the Carolina Hurricanes take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Washington Capitals in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. RALEIGH ...

I like where we're at, that's for sure.” Walker's score was a big one, coming after the Capitals had pulled to within 3-2 on Alex Ovechkin's one-timer blast on a 5-on-3 power play with about ...

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson holds himself to a high standard. It's what's made the 35-year-old so successful and one of the NHL's most touted offensive defensemen over the years.

On Saturday of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes kick off the action with the series tied 1-1. The Canes are tied for third in the odds (with the Toronto ...

Svechnikov followed with his seventh postseason goal shortly after the Capitals pulled Thompson, the capper after Carolina twice led by two goals but had to hold on through the final 10 minutes.