Home ice has been a true advantage during the Eastern Conference First Round between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes. The home team has won each of the first six games in the best-of-7 series, with Carolina winning 5-2 in Game 6 on Monday.
Hurricanes-Capitals Game 7 debated by NHL.com
Washington favored to advance to Eastern Conference Second Round
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