Capitals vs Hurricanes: Another Nemesis for Caps to Overcome

The Washington Capitals get another shot to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes, a team they have had difficulty in figuring out since last year’s playoffs. Here is how the match up might unfold.

After the Capitals finally slayed one of their demons in the Blue Jackets, it appeared they were ready to put their other demons behind them.

But they are in the midst of a two game losing streak after falling to the New York Islanders 4-3 on home ice to close out the decade.

Ever since Barry Trotz took over the Islanders, the Capitals have split the games even with a 3-3 record going back to last season. While the Capitals were under the tutelage of Trotz they were 10-7 against the Islanders. Apparently…