RALEIGH, N.C. -- In the category of some things seem to never change, it's time for old stalwarts Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson to deliver in a big way for the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Second Round.

Ovechkin has zero points through the first three games of the Capitals' second-round series with the Hurricanes.

The NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer has no points through three games. If the Capitals want to survive this series, that needs to change in a hurry.