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Capitals vs. Hurricanes Game 1 Recap: Carolina Takes 1-0 Series Lead with 2-1 OT Win

May 6, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in the third period in game one of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Plus: Logan Thompson was stellar tonight. The Washington Capitals’ shot production was absolutely anemic tonight, but they were able to take a 1-0 lead into the third period because of Thompson.

Minus: You simply can’t win an NHL playoff game with just 14 shots on goal.

Our Three Stars:
* Jaccob Slavin (OTGWG)
** Logan Thompson (31 saves)
*** Aliaksei Protas (1G)

Up Next: The Washington Capitals look to even up the series in Game 2 on Thursday at 7pm ET.

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