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Capitals climb out of 3-0 hole, rally past Hurricanes in OT
Jan 31, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34) scores the game-winning goal during overtime against the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images Justin Sourdif scored the game-winning goal at 1:42 of overtime as the Washington Capitals erased an early three-goal deficit to beat the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday night.
On the deciding goal, Sourdif cut to the net to follow up his own shot from the right circle and buried a loose puck while defenseman John Carlson was providing traffic in front.
Jakob Chychrun’s game-tying wrist shot goal from the high slot with 6:42 left in regulation brought Washington completely out of a 3-0 deficit and forced the extra session.
Hendrix Lapierre and Dylan Strome also scored and Aliaksei Protas had two assists for the Capitals, who are 3-1-1 in their last five games since a four-game skid.
With goaltenders Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren both sidelined due to injuries, Clay Stevenson made 19 saves in an emergency start for Washington. The Capitals also had a short-handed skater lineup without Connor McMichael, Martin Fehervary and Matt Roy.
Mark Jankowski, Sebastian Aho and Shayne Gostisbehere built Carolina’s 3-0 lead by the 4:16 mark of the second period before the hosts started their comeback.
Frederik Andersen stopped 38 shots in the losing effort for the Hurricanes, who are 5-0-2 in their last seven.
Washington had a 42-22 advantage in shots, including all three opportunities in overtime.
After making a penalty kill in the opening five minutes, Carolina took a 2-0 lead out of the first period despite being outshot 19-12.
Jankowski opened the scoring at 13:27, burying a point-blank chance from the low slot. After Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s backhand lob from the blue line kept the puck in, William Carrier gloved it down and fed a feed to Jankowski across the crease.
Aho doubled the Hurricanes’ lead with 2:09 left in the first, taking the puck off Carlson’s flubbed pass and scoring a glove-side wrister from the left circle.
Carolina netted its first shot of the middle period at 4:16, as Gostisbehere elevated a shot from the top of the left dot that beat Stevenson over his blocker.
After Andersen saved Lapierre’s deflection and a follow-up shot in front back-to-back, the fourth-liner knocked in a third opportunity to bring the Capitals within 3-1 at the 7:52 mark. It was Washington’s 23rd shot of the game.
An abbreviated 5-on-3 kill fueled Strome making it a one-goal game with 5:02 left before the second intermission. Protas made a great feed off the wall, and Strome redirected it five-hole on Andersen.
–Field Level Media
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Red Bulls' struggling defense clashes with woeful D.C. offense
Apr 4, 2026; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Red Bull New York forward Emil Forsberg (10) tries to gain control of the ball against FC Cincinnati during the second half at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls are struggling at the opposite ends of the pitch.
Over their last four MLS matches, D.C. United have failed to score. Meanwhile, over the Red Bulls’ last four league games, they have surrendered 14 goals.
When the teams meet Wednesday night in Harrison, N.J., they will be seeking answers for their recent woes.
The lack of scoring punch is nothing new for D.C. United (2-4-2, 8 points). Last year, the club scored 30 goals, the fewest in MLS. D.C. also failed to score in four straight league matches from May 10-24, 2025.
It’s been a challenge for the Black and Red to remain positive. In addition to going 0-2-2 during their scoreless MLS run, they fell last week on penalty kicks to One Knoxville SC in a U.S. Open Cup match in which they put up three goals.
“I think we’ve shown we can create. I think it’s just about being very precise in some moments on both sides of the ball,” said D.C. goalkeeper Sean Johnson, who had four saves in a scoreless draw Saturday at the Philadelphia Union.
The offensive struggles of D.C. were evident as it took just six shots against Philadelphia, none of which were on frame. Coach Rene Weiler said he expects a similar challenge against New York (3-3-2, 11 points).
“You have to find ways to score goals,” Weiler said. “First of all, you have to accept the fight and the physical game because most of the teams on our side of the league are very physical.”
The Red Bulls look to rebound from a dispiriting 4-1 loss Saturday at CF Montreal in which their lone tally was an own goal.
Lowly CF Montreal has just two wins this season, both against the Red Bulls, who they have outscored 7-1.
Julian Hall (five goals, two assists) and Emil Forsberg (one goal, two assists) provide firepower for New York, which hopes to rediscover its defense against its longtime MLS rival.
“Games against D.C. United always carry extra weight,” Red Bulls manager Michael Bradley said. “We’re gonna step on the field at home on Wednesday night ready to give everything we have to respond in a really strong way.”
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Braves put closer Raisel Iglesias on IL, Robert Suarez to close
Apr 15, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at Truist Park. All players are wearing number 42 today in honor of Jackie Robinson. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with discomfort in his right (throwing) shoulder.
Iglesias has said he’s felt the discomfort since sleeping on his shoulder wrong Friday night. But the Braves conducted an MRI that found no structural damage.
“There’s some inflammation there,” Braves manager Walt Weiss told reporters. “We feel like we’re getting out in front of this thing a little bit.”
Iglesias, 36, has amassed a 42-55 record, 258 saves and a 2.86 ERA in his 12 major league seasons, including four-plus years in Atlanta. He was off to a perfect start to the season, with five saves and no runs allowed over eight games (8 2/3 innings). He’s tossed 11 strikeouts to only one walk.
While Iglesias is sidelined, Robert Suarez will take over closing duties. Suarez led the National League with 40 saves while serving as the San Diego Padres’ closer last season; then he signed a three-year, $45 million deal to join the Braves and their bullpen.
The right-handed Suarez has gone 2-0 with one save and an 0.93 ERA for Atlanta in 10 appearances, used mostly as a setup man. He was an All-Star in 2024 and 2025 for the Padres.
–Field Level Media
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Orlando City want attack to catch up to defense vs. Charlotte
Mar 14, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando City midfielder Martin Ojeda (10) shoots on goal during the second half against the CF Montreal at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images Orlando City will be hoping for a much-needed attacking breakthrough on Wednesday night when they host a Charlotte FC side in search of a second consecutive away victory.
Orlando (1-6-1, 4 points) has been one of Major League Soccer’s most disappointing teams this season, costing former manager Oscar Pareja his job last month.
But there is some evidence that maybe the Lions have at least righted the ship defensively. After conceding 23 times in their first six games, interim manager Martin Perelman’s group has allowed only two goals in the last three fixtures across all competitions.
“I think we organize the team. It never is enough, always (important) to improve things,” Perelman said. “We are in that part. Last details. But yes, the structure is there. In the offensive side as well, we are working. Hopefully we can get the shape we want, that we are used to. Because in this club we have been scoring a lot for the last two years.”
So far, though, the attacking end remains pretty dire. After Martin Ojeda and Marco Pasalic combined for 28 MLS goals a season ago, they only have two apiece for a team with six goals total.
Pasalic also missed last week’s 1-0 home loss to Houston on Saturday night with a leg injury.
Charlotte (4-2-2, 14 points) makes the journey south following a 2-1 victory at New York City FC on Saturday, one that came despite holding a season-low 36% possession.
Defender Tim Ream exited that match at halftime and will miss roughly a week with an adductor strain, Charlotte manager Dean Smith said.
Idan Toklomati scored early in the second half and Kerwin Vargas added a goal late before NYCFC pulled one back in second-half stoppage time. And Charlotte created a similar number of chances to NYCFC despite having less of the ball.
Smith hopes the performance sets the tone for upcoming travels, with Charlotte to play its next three league games away after five of its first eight came at home.
“There’s not plenty of away games we’ve played so far, such is the fixture list,” Smith said. “We didn’t start on the road well, but we showed loads of characteristics that I liked on Saturday. And we need to continue to do that in the next three away games as well.”
–Field Level Media
Red Bulls' struggling defense clashes with woeful D.C. offense
Braves put closer Raisel Iglesias on IL, Robert Suarez to close
