The Canes close out the season series in Washington.
With a win tonight, the Canes can win the season series for the first time in forever. The teams split a pair of games on the just concluded 7 game homestand with the Canes winning the first 6-4 before losing the 2nd 4-3, with a 3 goal 3rd period rally that fell short. A win would also tie the Isles on points for 3rd pending their game with the Rangers.
The Caps used the 4-3 win to start a 3 game winning streak. They’ve lost 2 straight since, to the Flyers and Devils. They’re 5-5 in their last 10 and have seen their division cut to 4 points. Coach Todd Reirden has already announced Ilya Samsonov as the starter. He was the first star in the 4-3 win, his only appearance against the Canes this season.
With a win tonight, the Canes can win the season series for the first time in forever. The teams split a pair of games on the just concluded 7 game homestand with the Canes winning the first 6-4 before losing the 2nd 4-3, with a 3 goal 3rd period rally that fell short. A win would also tie the Isles on points for 3rd pending their game with the Rangers.
The Caps used the 4-3 win to start a 3 game winning streak. They’ve lost 2 straight since, to the Flyers and Devils. They’re 5-5 in their last 10 and have seen their division cut to 4 points. Coach Todd Reirden has already announced Ilya Samsonov as the starter. He was the first star in the 4-3 win, his only appearance against the Canes this season.