Hurricanes Win ‘Frozen Frenzy’ Game Against Capitals, but Lose Veteran Player to Injury
Well, it was certainly frozen, and it was a frenzy, alright… The Carolina Hurricanes’ second meeting with the Washington Capitals […]
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Six Wins In A Row for Canes: Hurricanes 4, Capitals 2
After a slow start, the Carolina Hurricanes found their game and took it to the Washington Capitals with a 4-2 win on Tuesday night at the Lenovo Center. The Canes improved their record to 6-1-1 which leads the league. The Caps dropped to 3-3-0. Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and had an assist with a dominating […]
Ryan Leonard benched for ‘frustrating’ slashing penalty against Hurricanes: ‘Cannot happen, and he’ll learn from it’
Ryan Leonard may have had a multi-point game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, but his time in Raleigh ended on a sour note, even beyond the Capitals’ 4-2 defeat. After strong play earlier in the night, Leonard headed to the penalty box for a slash midway through the third period and watched nearly the
Hurricanes Push Winning Streak to 6 Games After Defeating Capitals 4-2
The Carolina Hurricanes are firing on all cylinders as they picked up their sixth consecutive win on Tuesday night (Oct. 13) against the Washington Capitals. After losing to them 5-2…
Plentiful penalty problems condemn Caps to Canes’ conquering
Down a couple important players, the Washington Capitals hopped down to Raleigh to visit the Carolina Hurricanes – a rematch of that 5-2 win in the season opener. Boone Jenner scored first, continuing a torrid streak to start his season. In the second period, Andrei Svechnikov tied it by shoving the puck through Thompson’s pads,
Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall exits game with upper-body injury
Hall, who has five points in seven games to start the year, left during the second period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Capitals.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Jokingly Gifted Forklift By Hurricanes Ahead of NHL Retirement in Photo
The Carolina Hurricanes apparently gave Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin a send-off to remember ahead of his last regular-season game at Lenovo Center.
Capitals vs. Hurricanes live updates: Andrei Svechnikov scores late go-ahead goal as Washington falls 4-2 to Carolina
Game information/links Game preview Twenty-two years after the Washington Capitals selected him first overall in the 2004 NHL Draft, Alex Ovechkin is back in the same building where his NHL journey began. Tonight, he’ll play his final regular-season game in Raleigh as his farewell tour makes its first stop against the Carolina Hurricanes. RMNB News
‘I have such great memories here, drafted first overall’: Alex Ovechkin starts farewell tour where NHL career began for final regular-season game in Carolina
Alex Ovechkin will play his final regular-season game at Lenovo Center against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night, kicking off his farewell tour at the place that started his NHL journey. The Washington Capitals captain was drafted first overall by the Capitals in 2004 at what was then the RBC Center in Raleigh. Now, 22
Capitals morning skate: News, projected lineups, injury updates ahead of Hurricanes game
The Washington Capitals are already back in Raleigh, North Carolina, for their final regular-season visit to play the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. After Washington beat Carolina in their own barn 5-2 on October 2, the Hurricanes haven’t lost another game, building an NHL-best five-game winning streak and climbing to the top of the league
‘An elite player’: TJ Oshie shares high praise for Capitals rookie defenseman Cole Hutson
TJ Oshie was between the benches during the Washington Capitals‘ 5-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. And not only did the former Capital unsuspectingly resume his pregame butt-taps tradition with Tom Wilson, but he also got a first look at some of the team’s newest players from center ice. After the game, Oshie,
Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal Out 1 to 2 Months Following Lower-Body Injury
While the Carolina Hurricanes prepare for Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Capitals, head coach Rod Brind’Amour met with the media following morning skate. During the media availability, it was…
Capitals @ Hurricanes: Preview and Game Thread
The Washington Capitals are visiting the Carolina Hurricanes for a game tonight at the Lenovo Center. The matchup is the last game scheduled for the Caps to be in Raleigh this season, (barring playoffs). Why is this significant? Alexander Ovechkin announced that he would be retiring after this season, meaning that this could be his […]
Mike Matheson out day-to-day with lower-body injury
The Montreal Canadiens had a healthy blue line for one game, at least. On Tuesday, it was announced that Mike Matheson will be out due to a lower-body injury. Jacob Fowler sera le gardien partant pour un 3e match de suite, ce soir contre les Sabres. Jakub Dobes affrontera les Capitals demain soir. Mike Matheson absent contre les Sabres. Blessure au bas du corps, évaluation quotidienne. Owen Beck en uniforme ce soir. — Patrick Friolet (@PFrioletRDS) October 13, 2026 The Cana...
NHL’s Greatest Players in 2026: Gretzky, Orr, Hasek and Ovechkin Debate
Alex Ovechkin announced on October 5, 2026, that the 2026–27 NHL season would be his last. Six days later, he scored his 930th regular-season goal for Washington against Seattle. That sharpened a familiar question: does the greatest player own the most goals, produce the most offense, or change what a position can accomplish? Wayne Gretzky […]
Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Wings, Panthers, Habs, Devils, Isles, Sens, Pens, Leafs, and Caps
Rasmus Dahlin is not travelling with the Sabres. Ivan Demidov could be closer to two weeks than four. Mathew Barzal is getting close. Pierre-Luc Dubois still sick.
Mantha Hit on Matinpalo Draws Boarding Major Penalty
Anthony Mantha was assessed a five-minute major penalty for boarding Ottawa Senators defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo in the first period, sending Matinpalo...
Capitals don’t know what to expect as Alex Ovechkin begins NHL farewell tour at Lenovo Center against Hurricanes
Alex Ovechkin‘s farewell tour officially begins Tuesday night, and even his coaches and teammates don’t know exactly what to expect. Ovechkin will play his final regular-season game at Lenovo Center when the Capitals visit the Carolina Hurricanes. With the Caps captain announcing last week that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL,
Alex Ovechkin scores free 9:30 Club tickets for life after reaching 930 career goals
Alex Ovechkin became the first player in NHL history to reach 930 goals on Sunday. And apparently, that comes with a pretty incredible perk most Washingtonians will likely be jealous of. The 9:30 Club gave the Washington Capitals captain free tickets for life. The venue’s owner, Seth Hurwitz, along with his son Sam, presented Ovechkin
Coffee with the Caps, Monday October 12
Good Monday morning Caps fans — hope you all had a lovely weekend and are having a happy Thanksgiving. Despite the Caps not returning to winning ways, it was still a successful weekend trip to LA. Despite playing down a man for 83 minutes, the Caps grabbed a well-deserved point and could make the case that they were the better side in their 1-1 draw … Source
Pierre-Luc Dubois, Matt Roy to miss Hurricanes game, Alex Tuch will travel with team despite missing practice
The Washington Capitals will remain without two of their top players in their next game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Neither forward Pierre-Luc Dubois (illness) nor defenseman Matt Roy (lower-body injury) skated with the team at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Monday, and head coach Spencer Carbery ruled both out of traveling to Raleigh for Tuesday night’s
Capitals make roster moves with Rasmus Sandin and Matt Roy sidelined, recall Justin Holl from Hershey
The Washington Capitals made a trio of roster moves on Monday, formally moving two injured defensemen off their active roster and bringing in a reinforcement from Hershey. The Capitals placed Rasmus Sandin on long-term injured reserve and Matt Roy on injured reserve, while recalling veteran defenseman Justin Holl from the AHL’s Bears. Both Sandin and
NHL News Roundup: Shesterkin Injury, Ovechkin & More
From injuries to a legend announcing this will be his last season in the NHL, the last week was packed with major storylines. Let’s review the biggest headlines and trends…
Capitals place Sandin on LTIR; Roy on IR
Justin Holl has been called up from the Hershey Bears to fill the gap in the lineup.
Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – High-Pace Matchups, Top-Unit Efficiency and More
The Washington Capitals enter the third week of October navigating the subtle, often tricky early-season shift from roster evaluation to structural execution. Opening the schedule with a mix of divisional…
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