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Podcast: Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals
Episode: Capitals Outgunned: Game 1 OT Loss to Hurricanes Highlights Pressure Ahead
Description: In Game 1 of their second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series, the Washington Capitals were dealt a tough 2-1 overtime loss at home against the Carolina Hurricanes. Despite taking a lead early in the second period with Aliaksei Protas’ first career playoff goal and a stellar 31-save effort from goaltender Logan Thompson, Washington was overwhelmed by Carolina’s relentless attack. The Hurricanes dominated the possession battle, registering 91 shot attempts to the Capitals’ 33 and consistently hemming them in their own zone. Carolina eventually broke through late in the third with a tying goal off a Washington turnover, and Jaccob Slavin sealed the win wi...