Even teams that lead their division after 35 games can find ways to improve here and there. For the Washington Capitals, the power-play unit going 0-for-16 over four games was likely atop their list.
After that drought extended to 19 straight missed opportunities, the Capitals got back to their usual scoring ways on the man advantage. T.J. Oshie scored a power-play goal and the Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 Thursday at Capital One Arena.
Chandler Stephenson opened scoring, John Carlson had an assist and an empty-net goal. Braden Holtby saved 28 shots.