Tom Wilson produced the primary assist on John Carlson’s go-ahead goal on a power play early in the third period of Washington’s 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes to knot their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series at a game apiece.

The Capitals bounced back for a Game 2 win against the Hurricanes, and much of the credit goes to the team's emotional leader, Tom Wilson.

The Washington Capitals bounced back in a big way to even the series, and two players in particular led the way.