The Washington Capitals leveled their playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes with a 3-1 win in Game 2, showcasing a significant improvement from their Game 1 performance. Head coach Spencer Carbery expressed pride in the team’s turnaround, emphasizing the need to sustain their confidence and protect leads moving forward. Concerns regarding superstar Alex Ovechkin’s health arose after he was pulled late in Game 2, but Carbery reassured fans that Ovechkin is fine, attributing his reduced ice time to the defensive nature of the series.