Canes Outshoot Capitals All Night, Still Down in Third

Carolina has controlled the run of play but still trails CAR 2, WSH 5 with 8:24 left. The Hurricanes have out-attempted Washington 74-38, built more expected goals (3.72-2.42) and created 17 high-danger looks to Washington’s 14; plus, a sustained third-period push of shots gives them a real path back if they keep pressuring and cash a couple of those chances.