Ovechkin, Samsonov Lead Capitals Over Hurricanes 2-0

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored two first-period goals and Ilya Samsonov stopped 23 shots for his first career shutout as the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on Monday night.
The win broke the Capitals’ two-game skid and the Hurricanes’ three-game winning streak. Carolina posted shutouts in its previous two games.
Samsonov improved to 13-2-1. He’s won eight straight games and hasn’t lost since Nov. 15.
Petr Mrazek made 28 saves for the Hu