WASHINGTON -- Logan Thompson made 27 saves, including 16 in the third period, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Capital One Arena on Thursday.

The Washington Capitals tied their second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes with a 3-1 win in Game 2 on Thursday, thanks to a standout performance from Tom Wilson. The veteran forward had a primary assist on the game-winning power-play goal by John Carlson and added an empty-netter to seal the result.

Connor McMichael and John Carlson scored, Logan Thompson made 26 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 2 on Thursday night to tie the second-round playoff series.