Hurricanes even series with 2-1 win over Capitals

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 2-1 on Thursday in the fourth playoff game between the two teams.

The Capitals held a 2-1 series lead going into Thursday night's game.

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This is the first playoff game Raleigh has seen since 2009.

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The series is now tied 2-2 and will move to a fifth game on Saturday in Washington D.C.

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