After both teams cruised through the first round of the NHL Playoffs, the top two teams from the Metropolitan Division square off in Round 2, as the Washington Capitals play host to the Carolina Hurricanes.

WASHINGTON -- The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes each had nearly a week to prepare for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Capital One Arena on Tuesday (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS). That was more than enough time for two teams that already knew each other very well.