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The Washington Capitals take a two-game lead to Raleigh, looking for their third win against the Carolina Hurricanes in Monday night’s playoff. The game will be shown on NBC Sports Washington at 7 p.m., and can be聽
Game 2 provided more of the same from the Capitals and Canes. The Hurricanes battled back from 2-0 and 3-2 deficits to take the game to overtime. to pull the Caps ahead 2-0 in the series.
Orpik and two game-winning goals in the playoffs with the Capitals dating back to Game 2 last season against the Vegas Golden Knights.
He is also the oldest defenseman to score in NHL history in the playoffs.
Brooks Orpik (38 years, 199 days) is the oldest defenseman in NHL history to score an overtime goal in the Playoffs.
He eclipsed the previous mark set by Minnesota’s Keith Carney (38 years, 68 days) in Game 2 of the 2008 Conference Quarterfinals.
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- Tom Wilson recorded his first goal of the 2019 postseason
- Kuznetsov has three assists so far these playoffs, including two in Game 2.
What to watch for
- The Great 8: Alex Ovechkin has done it all through these first two games, from striking on the power play in Game 1 to adding two highlight-reel helpers in Game 2. He鈥檚 also been outstanding on the back check. Look for him to be a threat and keep playing a 200-foot game.
- Backstrom stays hot: The Swedish center extended his goal-streak to two games and has four points so far this postseason. He鈥檒l be hard to stop as he鈥檚 been red-hot ever since the regular season started winding down.
- Opponents to watch: Sebastian Aho recorded his first playoff goal and point of his career Saturday, finally managing to find twine this series. He led the Hurricanes with 30 goals and 83 points in the regular season and seems to be finding his game heading into Game 3.
- The Hurricanes will be looking for their first win in the playoffs since the 2009 season when they were swept in the Eastern Conference Final by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Here鈥檚 how to tune into Caps鈥� Game 3 against Carolina at the PNC Arena:聽
- TV Channel: NBC Sports Washington ()
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- Radio: (106.7 The Fan FM)
Capitals vs. Hurricanes Game 3 TV Schedule聽
6 p.m.: Caps Faceoff Live
6:30 p.m.: Caps Pregame Live
7 p.m.: Capitals at Hurricanes
9:30 p.m.: Caps Postgame Live
10 p.m.: Caps Overtime Live
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