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Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Wrap - Carolina Wins 3-2

The Hurricanes earned a 3-2 victory over the Capitals on Saturday at Capital One Arena.

Bettors who backed the Hurricanes were rewarded as +105 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.0.

Carolina got goals from Erik Haula, Jaccob Slavin, and Jake Gardiner in the victory. Haula opened the scoring at 2:36 of the third period.

James Reimer stopped 32 of 34 Washington shots in the victory.

Washington got goals from Garnet Hathaway, and T.J. Oshie in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Washington got a 25-stop effort from Braden Holtby in the loss.

Carolina scored 1 times on 4 chances on the power play, while Washington went 0-for-6 with the man advantage.

Washington outshot Carolina 34-28 in the game.

Carolina heads into a battle against the Lightning. Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against Dallas.