The Carolina Hurricanes have lost back-to-back games, both at the hands of the Metro leading Washington Capitals. The loss puts the Hurricanes right back on the Eastern Conference playoff bubble, sitting just one point ahead of both the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets.
On Thursday, the Hurricanes again entered the third period in good shape against the defending Stanley Cup Champions. After allowing three unanswered third period goals on Tuesday, the Canes entered the final frame on Thursday with a one goal lead. But once again, the Hurricanes were shutout in the third and the Capitals rallied to win on the road.