The NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer has no points through three games. If the Capitals want to survive this series, that needs to change in a hurry.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- In the category of some things seem to never change, it's time for old stalwarts Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson to deliver in a big way for the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Second Round.

The Washington Capitals need Alex Ovechkin to get going in order to help take the series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes.