In a pivotal Second Round matchup against the Washington Capitals, the Hurricanes had the opportunity to take a commanding 3-1 series lead on home ice. Midway through the third period, Taylor Hall found himself behind the Washington defense and was sprung on a breakaway. He made no mistake, beating Logan Thompson with a precise finish. The goal electrified the Hurricanes crowd and held up as the game-winner—Hall’s first postseason game-winner as a member of Carolina.