In a commanding performance, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 4-0 in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series. Frederik Andersen played a pivotal role in the victory, securing a shutout as the Hurricanes took a 2-1 lead in the series. Despite a strong start from the Capitals, they could not find the back of the net, while goals from Andrei Svechnikov and others propelled the Hurricanes to victory. The Capitals expressed their determination to improve, remaining optimistic despite the setback.