Series highlights: Hurricanes eliminate Capitals

Last night, the Hurricanes and Stars could have advanced to the next round.

Carolina did, but the Stars didn’t

Here are the results:

The @Canes became the second team to advance to the Conference Finals while the @NHLJets blanked the Stars to force Game 6. #StanleyCup#NHLStats: https://t.co/GLs8u5f4d9 pic.twitter.com/xVb9p0Z0NV

– NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) May 16, 2025

Hurricanes eliminate Capitals

Last night, the Hurricanes could have won and eliminated the Capitals in five short games.

With a 3-1 victory, they did just that. Carolina will now face the winner of the Panthers-Leafs series in the Eastern Final.

As for game number five, it was Jordan Staal who broke the ice with a good shot.

JORDAN STAAL SURPRISES THOMPSON WITH A PERFECT SHOT pic.twitter.com/ZjYKPAJtVs

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Washington, however, struck back through Anthony Beauvillier.

Anthony Beauvillier’s 18th career playoff goal brings Capitals fans to their feet pic.twitter.com/tjJqizw7lT

– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 15, 2025

Logan Thompson, meanwhile, did everything he could to keep his club in the game.

What a save here from Logan Stankoven.

SAVE OF THE PLAYOFF!?

(via @BR_OpenIce) pic.twitter.com/hBwafaU6Nf

– BarDown (@BarDown) May 15, 2025

But late in the game, he was beaten by a shot from a tight angle from Andrei Svechnikov.

SVECHNIKOV GIVES THE HURRICANES THE LEAD WITH 2 MINUTES LEFT!

(via @BR_OpenIce) pic.twitter.com/KljwiNh4UV

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The best team in the East was thus eliminated in the second round after beating the Habs in five games.

Second straight shutout at home for Connor Hellebuyck

Connor Hellebuyck isn’t the same goalie at home as he is away.

Yesterday, he played at home and got his second straight shutout in front of his home fans.

Connor Hellebuyck has been ELITE at home in these playoffs…

-6 wins
-2 shutouts
-sub 2.00 GAA pic.twitter.com/ViQfFyyAzx

– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) May 16, 2025

His team also played better, scoring four goals.

A 4-0 victory for the Jets, forcing a game number 6 in Dallas.

In the win, Nikolaj Ehlers scored two goals: his second and fourth.

NIKOLAJ EHLERS TAKES ADVANTAGE ON THE 5 ON 3 POWERPLAY pic.twitter.com/zGrui1PU7o

– Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) May 16, 2025

Nikolaj Ehlers turns on the jets and wins the race to the puck for an empty netter goal, clinching a Winnipeg win! #GoJetsGo | #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/r8Lysg6ENA

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Mark Scheifele had an eventful night, too.

He scored the winning goal, but was also KO’d by Jamie Benn.