Caps, out of playoff spot, aim to rebound vs. Hurricanes

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Coming up short in four consecutive games has put the Washington Capitals on the outside of a playoff position.

The Capitals have an opportunity to improve their standing when they face the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday in Raleigh, N.C.

Following a 4-1 home loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, the Capitals are in a 0-3-1 swoon that has them one point behind the Philad