Capitals set to host Hurricanes in Game 5 of NHL playoffs
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The Carolina Hurricanes have a chance to knock off the Eastern Conference-best Washington Capitals in Game 5. How to watch:
The Hurricanes do not appear to be making any changes for Game 5. Defenseman Jalen Chatfield was the only player who did not practice on Thursday. Alexander Nikishin, who has yet to make his NHL debut, took Chatfield’s spot on the defensive pairing with Dmitry Orlov.
After dropping both Game 3 and 4 at the Lenovo Center, the Second Round series returns to the Capital One Arena on Thursday night. While it's tough to come back and win a best-of-seven series when you're down 3-1, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery is taking it one game at a time.
The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes play Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Monday in Carolina.