The Washington Capitals looked to even the series when they faced the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Second Round of the NHL playoffs on May 12. Following a rough 4-0 loss to Carolina at the Lenovo Center in Game 3 -- Washington's first playoff shutout since 2020 -- Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery remained positive about the team's outlook.

In a night that mixed individual greatness with team struggles, Alex Ovechkin added another historic milestone to his legendary career. In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes,

Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns, 40, and Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, 39, are two of the NHL’s oldest players, but remain super intense, especially during the Stanley Cup playoffs.