BRANDON BUSSI

Canes' Net Muddled as Capitals Build Early Lead

Three first-period goals put Carolina behind the puck and hand Washington better scoring chances to test the goalie

Carolina needs steadier goaltending.

Carolina trails 0-3 and Brandon Bussi is 3 goals on 15 shots and meets the goalie bar, but Washington's high-danger looks have done the damage — 9 high-danger chances and Washington's chances were worth 1.85 expected goals, a mark that lines up with the three goals allowed.