It fittingly ended with an overtime goal from an unlikely source that sent the defending Stanley Cup champions into a wild celebration around the team’s most popular player. Veteran leader Brooks Orpik scored 1:48 into overtime Saturday to give Washington a 4-3 victory and a 2-0 lead over Carolina in the first-round series. His fourth goal in his 151st playoff game was his third winner, and Orpik became just the 11th defenceman in NHL history with two post-season overtime goals. I don’t agree with the call.”During the ensuing power play, a one-timer from defenceman John Carlson hit Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek on the right side of his mask and knocked it off. UP NEXTGame 3 Monday night in Raleigh is the Hurricanes’ first home playoff game since May 26, 2009.

Source: National Post April 13, 2019 22:30 UTC