North6ix Recap: Round 2 - Game 3 - Washington vs Carolina

The Carolina Hurricanes delivered a commanding 4–0 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series on Saturday night, seizing a 2–1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup. Goaltender Frederik Andersen was stellar, stopping all 21 shots for his first postseason shutout in five years, anchoring a suffocating defensive effort that stifled Washington’s offense. CBSSports.com

After a scoreless first period, the Hurricanes broke through in the second when Andrei Svechnikov capitalized on a loose puck off a faceoff, snapping a shot past Capitals goalie Logan Thompson at 12:34. Jack Roslovic extended the lead with a power-play goal late in the period, and Eric Robinson added a third early in the third period on a breakaway. Jackson Blake capped the scoring with another power-play tally, sealing the win. CBSSports.com

Carolina’s relentless pressure and special teams dominance proved decisive, while Washington’s offense faltered, managing just 10 shots over the final 39 minutes. 

The series continues with Game 4 on Monday night in Raleigh, where the Hurricanes will look to build on their momentum and push the Capitals to the brink of elimination .ESPN.com