The Washington Capitals knotted their Stanley Cup playoff series with the Carolina Hurricanes at a game apiece with their win on Thursday night.

WASHINGTON -- Logan Thompson made 27 saves, including 16 in the third period, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Capital One Arena on Thursday.

After a few days of waiting, we officially now the start of the Carolina Hurricanes second round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Washington Capitals. The NHL announced late Friday night the two Metropolitan Division rivals will play game one of the best-of-seven series on Tuesday at Capital One Arena in Washington D.