After the Hurricanes were 30th in the NHL in hits per 60 minutes during the regular season (17.15), they have more than doubled that with an average of 34.53 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That’s actually more than the Capitals, who have averaged 31.35 this postseason.

The Caps made sure to give Thompson, the lone bright spot for the team in Game 1, his flowers on Wednesday. Capitals PR announced, "Thompson ranks second in the NHL in goals-against average (2.17) and save percentage (.926) this postseason (min. 5 GP).

Jaccob Slavin scored his first career playoff overtime goal early in the extra period to give the Hurricanes an important road win to open their second-round playoff series against the Capitals.