Svechnikov scores 2 goals to lead the Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Capitals

Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov led his team to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals in a game held at the Lenovo Center on Tuesday night. Svechnikov scored two goals, including the game-winning one with 6:04 left in the third period. His teammates Eric Robinson and Mark Jankowski also contributed with goals, while Boone Jenner and Justin Holl scored for the Capitals. Seattle's Ryan Leonard added two assists, and goalie Logan Thompson stopped 31 shots.

Svechnikov, who recently announced his retirement at the end of the season, had previously recorded the most regular-season points at any NHL venue other than Capital One Arena during his career. The Hurricanes, who were without their captain Jordan Staal due to a calf injury, managed to keep Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals in check throughout the game.

Jenner, one of Washington's top free-agent signings, scored in three straight games and gave the Capitals an early 1-0 lead. Svechnikov tied the score at 1-1 with a rebound goal in the second period, and Holl extended Washington's lead to 2-1 with a shot from the right circle. Robinson's pass deflected off Martin Fehervary's stick gave Carolina a 2-2 tie with 1:11 left in the second period.

The Hurricanes finished the game 1 for 5 on the power play. This marked the final visit to Raleigh for Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who received a standing ovation early in the first period. The Lenovo Center has become a familiar home away from home for the Russian player, who has now recorded 59 career points in 49 regular-season games at this venue.