The story

The Capitals beat the Hurricanes 4-1 while losing the expected-goals count 2.9 to 3.8. Sean Walker had 11 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Logan Thompson saved 2.8 goals more than an average goalie would have on the same shots.

• Sean WalkerVolume

  Sean Walker had 11 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Three reached the net and none went in. He came in averaging 5.7 attempts a game. The Hurricanes fell 4-1 to the Capitals.

• Logan ThompsonStole one

  Logan Thompson saved 2.8 goals more than an average goalie would have on the same shots. He stopped 30 of 31. It finished 4-1 for the Capitals.

• Brandon DuhaimeShot blocker

  Brandon Duhaime got in front of 7 shots. He has 2 goals this season. He played 16:40 and had one shot on goal. It finished 4-1 for the Capitals.

• Andrei SvechnikovVolume

  Andrei Svechnikov had 10 shot attempts. Five got through to the goalie, and none went in. He came in averaging 5.1 attempts a game. The Hurricanes fell 4-1 to the Capitals.

• Nikolaj EhlersStreak

  Nikolaj Ehlers has a point in 5 straight games. He has 3 goals this season. He played 14:09 and had four shots on goal. The Hurricanes lost 4-1 to the Capitals.