Dmitry Orlov had two goals to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. It’s the sixth straight win for the Hurricanes, who also got one goal and two assists from Martin Necas.

Orlov's first of the evening opened the scoring at 14:01 of the first. Taking a pass from Necas at the blue line, the defenseman carried the puck down the boards into the left circle before wiring a shot past Charlie Lindgren's glove for the early lead.

Dmitry Orlov scored twice and Martin Necas provided a goal and two assists Sunday as the surging Carolina Hurricanes cooled off the visiting Washington Capitals with a 4-2 win in Raleigh, N.C.

A second-round pick (No. 55) in the 2009 NHL Draft, Orlov played for the Capitals from 2011-2023. He helped Washington win the Stanley Cup in 2018. “It’s not easy mentally and emotionally,” Orlov said of facing the Capitals. “I respect them as human beings and players. It’s special, and it’s an important win for us.”

Alex Ovechkin and Brandon Duhaime scored for the Capitals, who had their three-game winning streak snapped. It was Ovechkin’s 860th career goal.