Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren saves the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren saves the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren watches the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) stops the puck against Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) stops the puck against Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (3) and Carolina Hurricanes center Tyson Jost (27) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)