Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson celebrates with Washington Capitals center Lars Eller after Eller

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates with Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) after Eller scored an empty net goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Capital One Arena during the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Washington, D.C. on April 11, 2019. This is the Hurricanes first Stanley Cup Playoff appearance since 2009. Photo by Alex Edelman/UPI