Capitals Snap Hurricanes’ Win Streak Following 4-1 Win

Capitals Snap Hurricanes’ Win Streak with 4-1 Victory

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Washington Capitals in the first of three matchups during the 2025-26 season. Rod Brind’Amour’s team aimed for their fifth consecutive win, while the Capitals sought to end their losing streak on Tuesday night, November 12.

First Period Dominance by Capitals

The Capitals controlled the game for about 15 minutes in the opening period, forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and making the Hurricanes rush their passes. They dictated the pace with strong transition play. Brandon Duhaime scored the opening goal, tapping in a pass from Ethan Frank at the crease, putting the Capitals ahead 1-0.

Heated Moments Lead to Fight

As the period closed, tensions rose when Nic Dowd collided with goalie Andersen, sparking a response from the Hurricanes. Sean Walker initially confronted Dowd, followed by Andersen showing his displeasure. This escalated into a fight between Logan Stankoven and Martin Fehérváry, with Stankoven winning the bout.

Balanced Scoring in the Second Period

Each team scored once in the second frame. Dylan Strome netted his fifth goal of the season, receiving a lead pass from Alexander Ovechkin, and shot shortside past Andersen’s glove. The Hurricanes continued to push hard, seeking to close the gap.

"Brandon Duhaime made it a 1-0 game after he got a pass from Ethan Frank on the backdoor of the crease. He had a tap-in goal to get it past Andersen."
"That interaction led to an all-out fracas, where Logan Stankoven dropped the gloves with Martin Fehérváry and won the fight."
"Dylan Strome scored his fifth of the season after getting a lead pass from Alexander Ovechkin as Strome flew into the zone and past the Hurricanes’ defense."

Summary: The Washington Capitals ended the Carolina Hurricanes' winning streak with a strong 4-1 victory, highlighted by disciplined play, key goals, and intense physicality on the ice.

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