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Capitals End Hurricanes' Streak with Overtime Victory

2/1/2026

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Capitals Overtake Hurricanes

The Washington Capitals defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in overtime, ending the Hurricanes' seven-game point streak.
The game featured controversial officiating, including questionable interference calls.
Tom Wilson hit Logan Stankoven, which led to a game-tying goal by Jakob Chychrun shortly after.
Frederik Andersen made 38 saves for Carolina.
The Capitals aim to build momentum as they approach the NHL's Olympic break.

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Hurricanes Start Andersen

The Carolina Hurricanes will start Frederik Andersen as their goaltender against the Washington Capitals.
Andersen has earned a point in his last four games, including a shootout loss to Chicago.
Andrei Svechnikov is having a standout month, scoring ten goals and totaling 19 points.
The Hurricanes face injury challenges, with Pyotr Kochetkov likely out for the year and other players sidelined, while power-play units feature Sebastian Aho, Ehlers, and Svechnikov.

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Capitals Overtake Hurricanes

The Washington Capitals defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in overtime, ending the Hurricanes' seven-game point streak.
The game featured controversial officiating, including questionable interference calls.
Tom Wilson hit Logan Stankoven, which led to a game-tying goal by Jakob Chychrun shortly after.
Frederik Andersen made 38 saves for Carolina.
The Capitals aim to build momentum as they approach the NHL's Olympic break.

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