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Caps vs. Canes Recap: Caps Blow Fast Start, Get Storm Surged 4-1

The Carolina Hurricanes blew into town on Friday night like a poorly mixed Bourbon Street cocktail carelessly strewn upon a curb by a drunken frat boy.

Would Washington be ready for them?

Here’s Friday night’s Plus/Minus:

Plus: Defenseman Michal Kempny recorded his first goal as a Washington Capital! Way to go, Big Mike!

Minus: Juuuuuuuust about everything else.

And now, this...

Ten more notes on the game:

1. With Sidney Crosby’s goal lifting the Penguins to victory last night, the Washington Capitals have officially clinched a spot in the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs!