Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes: preview, form and head-to-head

Washington Capitals
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Carolina Hurricanes host Washington Capitals (NHL) on October 13, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Washington Capitals, 4-1 in the last 5 games against 3-2 for Carolina Hurricanes.

Recent form: last 5

Washington Capitals: 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5, with 17 goals scored and 9 conceded.

Washington Capitals
Oct 3, 2026at Tampa Bay LightningL1–3
Oct 2, 2026at Carolina HurricanesW5–2
Apr 14, 2026 · last seasonat Columbus Blue JacketsW2–1
Apr 12, 2026 · last seasonvs Pittsburgh PenguinsW3–0
Apr 11, 2026 · last seasonat Pittsburgh PenguinsW6–3

Carolina Hurricanes: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 12 goals scored and 10 conceded.

Carolina Hurricanes
Oct 3, 2026at Philadelphia FlyersW3–2
Oct 2, 2026vs Washington CapitalsL2–5
Sep 29, 2026vs Florida PanthersL0–1
Jun 15, 2026 · last seasonat Vegas Golden KnightsW3–0
Jun 12, 2026 · last seasonvs Vegas Golden KnightsW4–2

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 4 meetings on record, Washington Capitals won 3, Carolina Hurricanes won 1.

Oct 2, 2026Carolina Hurricanes2–5Washington Capitals
Jan 31, 2026 · last seasonWashington Capitals4–3Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 12, 2025 · last seasonWashington Capitals2–3Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 12, 2025 · last seasonCarolina Hurricanes1–4Washington Capitals

Season so far

Washington Capitals are 23rd of 32 on win rate after 2 games (1-1).

Carolina Hurricanes are 24th of 32 on win rate after 3 games (1-2).

#TeamPWLGoals
23Washington Capitals2116:5
24Carolina Hurricanes3125:8

Team season model

  • Carolina Hurricanes attack index 55: 45% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Carolina Hurricanes defence index 88: 12% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Carolina Hurricanes rate 1st of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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  • Key factors: the matchups and numbers that shape this game.
  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
  • Team news: injuries and availability from the latest reports.
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