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NHL: Carolina 5, Washington 0

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Cam Ward posted his first shutout of the season Thursday night as Carolina trounced the Washington Capitals, 5-0.

Erik Cole recorded his first hat trick of the season, Scott Walker had two assists, and Ward stopped 20 shots for the Hurricanes, who have split their last four games.

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Goaltender Brent Johnson gave up five goals on 39 shots for the Capitals, who also have split their last four games.

In their previous outing, they ended an eight-game home-ice winless streak against Ottawa.

On the power play, Carolina went 1-for-7, and Washington was 0-for-4.

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