Hurricanes Eliminate Capitals In 2OT

In the last first round matchup in the NHL playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals 4-3 in double overtime. The game was the third longest Game 7 in NHL playoff history.

Wednesday, April 24 Scoreboard

Carolina 4, Washington 3 (2OT)

East First Round -- Game 7, Carolina wins series 4-3

Thursday, April 26 Schedule (All Times Central)

Columbus at Boston, 6 p.m.

East Second Round -- Game 1

Dallas at St. Louis, 8:30 p.m.

West Second Round -- Game 1

Friday, April 26 Schedule (All Times Central)

Carolina at New York Islanders, 6 p.m.

East Second Round -- Game 1

Colorado at San Jose, 9 p.m.

West Second Round -- Game 1

Saturday, April 27 Schedule (All Times Central)

Dallas at St. Louis, 2 p.m.

West Second Round -- Game 2

Columbus at Boston, 7 p.m.

East Second Round -- Game 2

Sunday, April 28 Schedule (All Times Central)

Carolina at New York Islanders, 2 p.m.

East Second Round -- Game 2

Colorado at San Jose, 6:30 p.m.

West Second Round -- Game 2