Photo: Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals fell to the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 (SO) on Friday night at PNC Arena in Raleigh. The Capitals will wrap up the preseason Sunday night at Verizon Center when they host the New York Islanders. Puck drop is 5:00 PM.
Starting lines for the Caps:
Forwards
Burakovsky-Kuznetsov-Williams
Sanford-Eller-Connolly
Winnik-Beagle-Carey
Malone-Sill-Galiev
Defensive Pairs
Orlov-Niskanen
Schmidt-Carlson
Ness-Chorney
Braden Holtby got the start in net for the Capitals.
FIRST PERIOD
A quick pace to the start of this one, with plenty of end-to-end action, but very few quality scoring chances for either side. The Capitals Brett Connolly was called for holding at 13:00 for the game’s first penalty, but the ‘Canes would not be able to capitalize on the man-advantage. Justin Williams would provide the Caps best scoring chance when he rang one off the left post at the 16:40 mark. The first period would expire without a tally, with the Hurricanes leading in shots on goal, 13-4.
SECOND PERIOD
Carolina would net the first tally of the game on a nice centering pass from Jordan Staal to Lee Stempniak for the finish, coming at 5:39 of the middle frame.
Capitals defenseman Taylor Chorney would leave the game with an upper body injury at the 7:30 mark of the second period. Chorney was driven into the boards and looked to take a direct hit on his right shoulder.
#Chorney to the locker room after this hit #CapsCanes 0-1 pic.twitter.com/vsYWDnb2xn
— Capitals Goalies (@CapsGoalies) October 8, 2016
Chorney would return for the third period.
Chorney went through concussion protocol and is clear. Back on the bench and able to play.
— Mike Vogel (@VogsCaps) October 8, 2016
The period would end with the Hurricanes leading the Capitals 1-0 after two periods of play. The ‘Canes would continue to lead in shots on goal 18-13 through the first two periods.
THIRD PERIOD
The Hurricanes would stretch their lead to 2-0 on a power play goal by Noah Hanifan at the 5:40 mark of third.
Matt Niskanen and Phil DiGiusppe dropped the gloves near the midway point of the final frame.
Niskanen was likely retaliating for DiGiusppe’s hit on Chorney in the second period.
PDG and Niskanen drop the gloves. 👊 #WSHvsCAR pic.twitter.com/mHdSwYgxwT
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) October 8, 2016
John Carlson would notch a power play goal at 10:51 of the third period, closing the gap to 2-1. Carlson’s blast was setup by a nice feed from Evgeny Kuznetsov.
John Carlson gets the #Caps on the board in the 3rd! Sweet pass from Evgeny Kuznetsov! #CapsCanes on @CSNMA! #RockTheRed pic.twitter.com/5udO8o5kRz
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 8, 2016
Zach Sanford would tie the game on a nice deke from the right side with 6:38 left in the third period. The goal was setup by a nifty steal by Sanford in the ‘Canes defensive zone.
How about Zach Sanford? The rookie continues impressive #CapsCamp tying it late in the 3rd in Carolina. #CapsCanes on @CSNMA. #RockTheRedpic.twitter.com/xPe6VwuQM4
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 8, 2016
The third period would end with the teams tied 2-2. Hurricanes continued to lead in shots on goal 27-21.
OVERTIME/SHOOTOUT
There would be no scoring in the 3-on-3 overtime period. The Hurricanes would win it in the shootout.
Barry Trotz post game interview:
Caps head coach Barry Trotz talks to the media after tonight’s 3-2 SO/loss against the Carolina Hurricanes. #CapsCanes#RockTheRedpic.twitter.com/SZ29M1Lzk7
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 8, 2016
Zach Sanford and Braden Holtby chat with Mike Vogel following the game:
Zach Sanford and Braden Holtby talk with Mike Vogel after the #Caps 3-2 SO/loss against Carolina at PNC Arena. #CapsCanes#RockTheRedpic.twitter.com/ajknngJnOh
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 8, 2016
The Capitals will practice at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Kettler Capitals Iceplex.
By Jon Sorensen
