Alex Tuch scored for the Washington Capitals as they handed the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes their second consecutive defeat.

The Capitals produced a strong performance to overcome Carolina, with Tuch playing an important role in the victory. The result extended the Hurricanes’ recent losing streak to two games.

Carolina entered the contest as the reigning champions but could not prevent another loss, while Washington secured an important win behind Tuch’s contribution.

The result added another setback to Carolina’s campaign as the team looks to regain its winning form in the coming games.