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Capitals vs. Canes Recap: Washington Finally Falls 3-2 to Carolina in OT

The Capitals welcome their murder back inside the house on Saturday night, hosting the Carolina Hurricanes squad that squashed them out of the playoffs in seven games last season. Would it be a redemption for Washington, or a two-peat for the Canes?

Here’s Saturday night’s Plus/Minus:

Plus: Jake “the Snake” Vrana kept the hot sauce flowing this season, scoring in three straight games.

Minus: What Becomes of a Banner Night Deferred?

And now, this...

Ten more notes on the game:

  1. The Capitals kicked off their home season at Capital One Arena on Saturday night against the Carolina Hurricanes!