Capitals 3, Hurricanes 1

Carolina 0 0 1 — 1 Washington 0 1 2 — 3

First Period: None.

Second Period: 1, Washington, McMichael 4, 2:16.

Third Period: 2, Washington, Carlson 1 (Strome, Wilson), 1:54 (pp). 3, Carolina, Gostisbehere 2 (Aho, Jarvis), 9:26 (pp). 4, Washington, Wilson 3 (Protas), 19:00 (en).

Shots on goal: Carolina 7-4-17: 28. Washington 5-9-7: 21.

Power-play opportunities: Carolina 1 of 3. Washington 1 of 3.

Goalies: Carolina, Andersen 4-2-0 (20 shots-18 saves). Washington, Thompson 5-2-0 (28-27).