Dmitry Orlov scored twice, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals, marking their sixth consecutive win.

Martin Necas contributed a goal and two assists, while Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter. The Capitals, despite goals from Alex Ovechkin and Brandon Duhaime, saw their three-game winning streak come to an end.

Orlov's performance was pivotal, especially after the Capitals took an early lead.