Capitals vs. Hurricanes: Samsonov Stands Strong Against High Winds, Caps Win 4-3

James Guillory-USA TODAY SportsThe Carolina Hurricanes were annoying to play against even when they were bad, now that they are good it’s even worse. They booted the Capitals out of the playoffs last year and won the first two games of the season. But the Capitals held on for a strong road win in regulation against the annoying Canes.

Plus: Samsonov. He was stellar all game, facing 41 shots and stopping 38. It’s going to be hard to go back to Braden Holtby after the great play of Samsonov.

Minus: Penalties. It’s always penalties. Don’t know what the remedy is but penalties are just killing the Capitals every night. They took six tonight and two ended up in the back of the net. But it’s been…