The veteran Washington winger has been a presence for the Capitals against the Hurricanes in the NHL playoffs, and understands the urgency needed from both teams in Game 4.

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference final thanks to a 5-2 victory vs. the Washington Capitals in Game 4.

The Washington Capitals spent Sunday, the day between Games 3 and 4 of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, proclaiming that they weren’t panicking. Yes, they trailed 2-1 in the series and had been shut out in Game 3,