Carolina Hurricanes center Jake Guentzel celebrates after he scored against the Washington Capitals during the second period of NHL hockey game Friday, April 5, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, left, celebrates a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with right wing Tom Wilson (43) and another teammate during the first period of NHL hockey game Friday, April 5, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Carolina Hurricanes center Jake Guentzel (59) puts the puck past Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) for a goal during the scond period of NHL hockey game Friday, April 5, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) during the first period of NHL hockey game Friday, April 5, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho celebrates with teammates after they defeated the Washington Capitals at the end of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 5, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) and Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) compete for the puck during the first period of NHL hockey game Friday, April 5, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)