Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.

The Carolina Hurricanes twice found their two-goal margin halved in the third period of their latest playoff game with the Washington Capitals. Each time they found a prompt response.

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference final thanks to a 5-2 victory vs. the Washington Capitals in Game 4.

The Carolina Hurricanes find themselves just one game away from the Eastern Conference Final after taking a 3-1 series lead against the Washington Capitals

The Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers are one win away from advancing to the conference final, thanks to Game 4 victories.

The Carolina Hurricanes fell 3-1 to the Washington Capitals Thursday night in Game 2 at Capital One Arena. The Canes weren't able to replicate their comeback success from Game 1, but still are heading back home with a 1-1 series split.