Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 Washington Capitals: final score
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Carolina Hurricanes beat Washington Capitals 4-2 on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 in the NHL.
Last 2 meetings: Carolina Hurricanes won 1, Washington Capitals won 1, 0 drawn.
- Competition
- NHL
- Start time
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:45 PM (ET)
- Venue
- Lenovo Center, Raleigh
- 👥
- 18828
- Where to watch
- ESPN+, MNMT, CARNHL (In the United States · ESPN)
The match in numbers
- A 4-2 win for Carolina Hurricanes over Washington Capitals.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
By period
| Carolina Hurricanes | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Washington Capitals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Live commentary
- 3rd · 18:33Mark Jankowski Goal (5) Backhand, assists: Andrei Svechnikov (5), Sebastian Aho (7)
- 3rd · 13:56Andrei Svechnikov Goal (6) Backhand, assists: Nikolaj Ehlers (4)
- 2nd · 18:49Eric Robinson Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Jackson Blake (7), Sean Walker (6)
- 2nd · 6:39Justin Holl Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Dylan Strome (5), Ryan Leonard (4)
- 2nd · 3:58Andrei Svechnikov Goal (5) Poke, assists: William Carrier (6), Sebastian Aho (6)
- 1st · 9:26Boone Jenner Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Ryan Leonard (3)
Commentary: ESPN
Head-to-head record
1
Carolina Hurricanes
0
Draws
1
Washington Capitals
Last meetings
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 18 | WWLWL |
| 2 |  Bruins | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 17 | WWWLW |
| 3 |  Rangers | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 | WLLWL |
| 4 |  Lightning | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | LWWWL |
| 5 |  Senators | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | LWLWL |
| 6 |  Maple Leafs | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | LLWWW |
| 7 |  Islanders | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | WLWWL |
| 8 |  Devils | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | WWLWW |
| 9 |  Canadiens | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | WLWLW |
| 10 |  Panthers | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | WWWLL |
| 11 |  Red Wings | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | LWWLW |
| 12 |  Capitals | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | LLWWL |
| 13 |  Sabres | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | WLWLL |
| 14 |  Penguins | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 9 | LLLLW |
| 15 |  Flyers | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 9 | LWWWL |
| 16 |  Blue Jackets | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | LLWLL |
FAQ
What was the score in Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals?
Carolina Hurricanes beat Washington Capitals 4-2 on Tuesday, October 13 (NHL).
When do Carolina Hurricanes play next?
Carolina Hurricanes play St. Louis Blues on Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 PM (ET).
When do Washington Capitals play next?
Washington Capitals play Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 PM (ET).
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