The Capitals continued their hot play with a 2-1 comeback win over the Hurricanes on Friday night. Washington has won seven straight games, leading them to the second slot in the Eastern Conference. They are now two points behind Philadelphia for the Eastern Conference lead and are on their best run of the season as the playoffs approach. "I think we’re all happy it's not November right now or December throwing this streak together," Mike Knuble said. "I think we want to really start playing well towards the end of the year."