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Recap: Hurricanes dominate Capitals in first home playoff game in a decade

RALEIGH - Game three between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals was nothing short of a must-win for the Canes, and oh boy, did they come through...

The Hurricanes rolled over the Capitals to the tune of a 5-0 blowout win to get back in the series, which now stands at 2-1 in favor of the Caps.

Here’s how it all went down.

Playoff hockey’s return to Raleigh, North Carolina was just about as crazy and dramatic as anyone could’ve imagined.

Just before the half-way point of the opening frame, the Hurricanes scored the game’s first goal and PNC Arena exploded.