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 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.

The Washington Capitals find themselves down 2-1 in their second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes despite being the best team in the Eastern Conference during the season. Washington has struggled to find any consistency on offense against Carolina,