Capitals HC Spencer Carbery makes feelings known after Canes push Alex Ovechkin and co. to the brink of playoff elimination

Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery lamented his team's mistakes and missed opportunities following the 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 on Monday. The defeat put the Capitals on the verge of elimination as they trail 3-1.

After the game, Carbery noted that the team was creating opportunities but struggling with execution and playmaking.

"We're giving ourselves some opportunities. We're just not executing, making the play, whatever you want to call it, and making some mistakes, and they're capitalizing," Carbery said.

Carbery pointed to the difference in experience between the two teams as a key factor.

"A little bit of our guys are in this situation for the first time... Most of their guys, or their core guys, have been through this for seven years."

With the Capitals staring at elimination, Carbery insisted his team would not go down without a fight.

"We've fought all year. I know the character of our group," he added.

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The Capitals will hope to bounce back in Game 5 at the Capital One Arena on Thursday. The puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

Carolina Hurricanes push Washington Capitals to the brink of elimination

The Hurricanes are a win away from advancing to the conference semifinals.

Shayne Gostisbehere opened the scoring for the Hurricanes in Game 4 at 10:24 of the first period. This was the lone goal scored in the opening period.

Seth Jarvis extended the Hurricanes' lead at 1:05 of the second period. Jakob Chychrun cut the deficit in the third, but Taylor Hall restored the Hurricanes' two-goal lead three minutes later.

The Capitals capitalized on the power play with Alex Ovechkin scoring at 12:14 to make it 3-2. Sean Walker then restored Carolina's lead to 4-2 before Andrei Svechnikov's empty-net goal at 17:39 sealed the win for the Hurricanes.

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