Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes | October 2, 2026 | NHL Matchup | theScore

ESPN+

Offensive Stats

Capitals

Hurricanes

None

Defensive Stats

Capitals

Hurricanes

None

Game Details

Lenovo Center
Raleigh, NC, USA
Watch on (CA): TVAS, Sportsnet
Watch on (US): ESPN+, CARNHL, MNMT, HHN
Referees: Justin Kea, Gord Dwyer
Linesmen: Ryan Jackson, Shandor Alphonso
Previous Matchup: WSH 4-3, January 31st, 2026

Team Comparison

WSH

CAR

0-0-0

Record

0-0-1

-

Away/Home

0-0-1

-

Last 10

0-0-1

-

Streak

-

Goaltending

48

L T

Logan Thompson

0-0-0

Record

0.00

GAA

.000

SV%

0

SO

32

B B

Brandon Bussi

0-0-1

Record

0.94

GAA

.950

SV%

0

SO

ESPN+

Goaltending

48

L T

Logan Thompson

0-0-0

Record

0.00

GAA

.000

SV%

0

SO

32

B B

Brandon Bussi

0-0-1

Record

0.94

GAA

.950

SV%

0

SO

Offensive Stats

Capitals

Hurricanes

None

Team Comparison

WSH

CAR

0-0-0

Record

0-0-1

-

Away/Home

0-0-1

-

Last 10

0-0-1

-

Streak

-

Game Details

Lenovo Center
Raleigh, NC, USA
Watch on (CA): TVAS, Sportsnet
Watch on (US): ESPN+, CARNHL, MNMT, HHN
Referees: Justin Kea, Gord Dwyer
Linesmen: Ryan Jackson, Shandor Alphonso
Previous Matchup: WSH 4-3, January 31st, 2026

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