"No, not a different plan. We've made a few adjustments to some of our structure, some subtle things that we'll do differently or try to implement through training camp. We definitely dissected it and looked at every nook and cranny of that series and what went on and what we could have done better, not only on the ice but as a staff. I spent a lot of time doing that. And then, you hope to get back in a situation like that again and learn from the experiences, and can come out on the other side of it."
"Carolina's defensive pressure proved relentless and unforgiving during the series, which turned even shots, let alone goals, into a precious commodity for the Capitals. The Hurricanes held the Caps to under eight shots in 11 of 15 regulation periods, and the Capitals recorded just one multi-goal game."
Washington finished the regular season atop the Eastern Conference but lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games in the second playoff round. Carolina applied relentless defensive pressure that held the Capitals to under eight shots in 11 of 15 regulation periods and limited goals, producing only one multi-goal game for Washington. No Capitals player scored more than two points in the series; John Carlson, Tom Wilson, Jakob Chychrun, Aliaksei Protas and Dylan Strome tied for the team lead. Even Alex Ovechkin was held to one goal or fewer. Head coach Spencer Carbery reviewed the series, made subtle structural adjustments, and aims to learn and improve.
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