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    Carolina Hurricanes @ Washington Capitals

    CAR
    Carolina HurricanesHurricanesCAR
    33-15-6, 14-7-4 Away
    3
    33-15-6, 14-7-4 Away
    Final/OT
    123OTT
    Hurricanes
    CAR
    		21003
    Capitals
    WSH
    		02114
    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    27-22-7, 15-10-3 Home
    4
    27-22-7, 15-10-3 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    WSH wins 2-1

    • Capitals
      4
    • Hurricanes
      1
    Game 1
    11/11
    • Hurricanes
      3
    • Capitals
      2
    Game 2
    12/11
    • Hurricanes
      3
    • Capitals
      4
    Game 3
    1/31

    Game Information

    Capital One Arena
    Capital One Arena
    5:00 PM, January 31, 2026Coverage: ESPN+
    Washington, DC
    Attendance: 18,347
    • Referees:
    • TJ Luxmore
    • Michael Markovic
    • Linesmen:
    • Michel Cormier
    • Andrew Smith

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
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