Capitals lose to Hurricanes, fall to Kraken, beat Canadiens
The Washington Capitals dropped a 3-2 decision to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, capping a mixed stretch that included a loss to Seattle and a win over Montreal.
Key points
- The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Tuesday evening.
- The win extended the Hurricanes' winning streak to six consecutive NHL games.
- Alexander Ovechkin recorded his first goal of the season and the 930th of his career.
- The Capitals lost 5-3 to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday.
- The Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 to avoid a third straight loss.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Tuesday evening, extending the Hurricanes’ winning streak to six consecutive NHL games.
Alexander Ovechkin recorded his first goal of the season and the 930th of his career in that game, but the Capitals were unable to secure the win.
Pierre‑Luc Dubois did not travel to Raleigh and was not in uniform for the Tuesday matchup.
Earlier in the week, on Sunday, the Seattle Kraken beat the Capitals 5-3.
The Capitals then defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4, preventing a third straight loss after entering the game having lost two in a row.
Your questions, answered
Who did the Washington Capitals play on Tuesday?
The Washington Capitals played the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday evening.
How many career goals does Alexander Ovechkin have?
Alexander Ovechkin has 930 career goals.
Did the Capitals win their last game?
No, the Capitals lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Tuesday.
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