The Washington Capitals play against the Carolina Hurricanes in game 2 of their NHL Playoff series tonight. Fans can watch this game for free.

WASHINGTON -- The Washington Capitals will try to even the Eastern Conference Second Round when they host the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 at Capital One Arena on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS). Carolina won 2-1 in overtime in Game 1 of the best-of-7 series on Tuesday.

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