Carolina Hurricanes Eliminate Defending Champions Washington In Game Seven Double OT Thriller
Carolina dump defending Champions Washington out in a Seven Game Thriller
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Somehow the Carolina Hurricanes are into round two of the playoffs, thanks to some tenacious play which saw snatch game seven in a double OT thriller, 4-3 after trailing early in the game 2-0 and 3-1. They were also 2-0 and 3-2 down in the series at various stages. Game seven was the third-longest in NHL history and carried on the Hurricanes excellent record in game seven’s – they are now 5-0 since 2009.
Last season’s Stanly Cup winners Washington, won the division and beat Carolina in all four of their regular-season meetings. Carolina, on the other hand, scraped in as a Wild Card and it is arguable if this is a bigger shock than Columbus sweeping Tampa. Whatever, they look the real deal and we think they will get past Ther Islanders in the next round.
The Series Results
April 11 Carolina Hurricanes 2–4 Washington Capitals
April 13 Carolina Hurricanes 3–4 Washington Capitals OT
April 15 Washington Capitals 0–5 Carolina Hurricanes
April 18 Washington Capitals 1–2 Carolina Hurricanes
April 20 Carolina Hurricanes 0–6 Washington Capitals
April 22 Washington Capitals 2–5 Carolina Hurricanes
April 24 Carolina Hurricanes 4–3 Washington Capitals 2 OT
Results here
