Brief
Svechnikov’s two goals lift Hurricanes past Capitals 4-2
Svechnikov’s late backhander clinched the win as Carolina extended its streak to six games.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Andrei Svechnikov scored two goals, including the game-winner with 6:04 left in the third period, to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night in Raleigh, according to the Associated Press.
What happened
Boone Jenner gave Washington an early 1-0 lead at 9:26 of the first period. The Hurricanes answered when Svechnikov tied the game at 1-1 by redirecting a William Carrier rebound 3:58 into the second period. Washington reclaimed the lead 6:39 into the second when Justin Holl scored from the right circle. Carolina equalised again at 1:11 left in the period after Eric Robinson’s pass deflected off Martin Fehervary’s stick. In the third, Svechnikov backhanded the go-ahead goal six seconds after Justin Sourdif’s penalty, and later added a second goal to seal the win.
What the reports add
The AP noted that the Hurricanes finished 1‑for‑5 on the power play and that goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov made 20 saves, improving his record to 4‑0‑0 this season. Washington’s goalie Logan Thompson stopped 31 shots. The report also highlighted that Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin received a standing ovation, marking his last scheduled visit to Raleigh before his planned retirement after the season.
What was said
Coach Rod Brind’Amour said Jordan Staal would miss at least a month with a calf injury suffered in warmups before the Hurricanes’ 4-1 win at Philadelphia earlier in the week.
How it came about
The win extended Carolina’s streak to six straight victories, building on recent successes such as the October 4 overtime win over the Flyers and the October 7 home‑opener triumph against the Canadiens, both covered by Felo News.
Key facts
- Andrei Svechnikov scored two goals, including the winner with 6:04 left. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Carolina Hurricanes won 4-2 over Washington Capitals. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Boone Jenner scored the Capitals’ first goal at 9:26 of the first period. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov made 20 saves, improving to 4-0-0. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Jordan Staal will miss at least a month with a calf injury. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Svechnikov scores 2 goals to lead the Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Capitals”
