The Capitals could potentially make a recall ahead of their 5 p.m. matchup, and are also dealing with some uncertainty surrounding their goaltenders. Logan Thompson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, and Charlie Lindgren was hurt at the end of Thursday's win and had to be helped off the ice and down the tunnel.

Poor puck-management, bizarre calls (and lack of standard calls), and failure to maintain momentum paved the way to a 4-3 […]

Carolina Hurricanes (33-15-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (26-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Washington Capitals after Shayne Gostisbehere scored two goals in the Hurricanes' 5-4 win over the Utah Mammoth.

Canes aim for third straight win as Capitals face goalie uncertainty. Key matchups and projected lineups revealed for tonight's showdown.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes will have Frederik Andersen between the pipes on Saturday when they take on the Washington Capitals.

The Carolina Hurricanes got the better of the Washington Capitals during last year's playoffs, winning the best-of-seven series in five games. Now the Metropolitan Division rivals will meet for the third time this season on Saturday in the nation's capital.

The Carolina Hurricanes bring a six-game points streak into a Metro clash with the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 The Carolina Hurricanes (33-15-5) bring their Metropolitan Division-leading record into Capital One Arena tonight to face the Washington Capitals (26-22-7) with 5 p.m.

After a chaotic end to Thursday's contest against Utah, the Canes try to finish the month on a roll, opening the first half of a back-to-back with Washington.