Game 2 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals began much like Game 1. The Canes out-shot the Capitals and had more offensive zone possession than their opponents in the early going.
Canes finish the period leading 7-5 for shots on goal.
The Canes were able go on the Power Play seven minutes into the game after Pierre-Luc Dubois was called for hooking on Jordan Staal. The Caps effectively killed off the penalty.
With 0:37 left in the period, Jalen Chatfield was called for a penalty putting the Caps on the Power Play.
No score at the end of the Period. 0-0.
The Canes killed off the Caps Power Play to begin the 2nd Period, but then history repeated itself.
A neutral zone turnover by the Canes led directly to a Connor McMichael unassisted goal 2:16 into the period. A play that looked very similar to Washington’s first score in Game 1. 1-1 Caps.
With 8:15 left in the Period, Dubois was called for his second penalty, which was tripping against Jackson Blake, putting the Canes back on the Power Play.
The Caps head into the 3rd Period with the lead.
This article will be updated at the conclusion of every period and will be replaced by an AP article when available at the game’s conclusion.