Sports Alert: Capitals, the defending Stanley Cup champions, ousted from playoffs, losing Game 7 in double overtime to Hurricanes, 4-3

Washington blew a two-goal lead to Carolina on Wednesday night, and the Capitals' record in Game 7s at home fell to a dismal 3-9. Jordan Staal tied the game for the Hurricanes 2:56 into the third period, and Brock McGinn scored the game-winner 11:05 into the second overtime period. It is the first first-round exit by the Capitals since the 2013 playoffs, when they lost in Game 7 to the New York Rangers.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Sports Alert Apr 24, 11:34 PM     Capitals, the defending Stanley Cup champions, ousted from playoffs, losing Game 7 in double overtime to Hurricanes, 4-3 Washington blew a two-goal lead to Carolina on Wednesday night, and the Capitals' record in Game 7s at home fell to a dismal 3-9. Jordan Staal tied the game for the Hurricanes 2:56 into the third period, and Brock McGinn scored the game-winner 11:05 into the second overtime period. It is the first first-round exit by the Capitals since the 2013 playoffs, when they lost in Game 7 to the New York Rangers. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071