3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 5-2 Loss to Capitals
After a heartbreaking loss to the Florida Panthers on Sept. 29, the Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Washington Capitals in the first Metropolitan Division showdown of the 2026-27 season. With the…
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Carolina Hurricanes Game 3: Lines, Notes, Goalies, and How to Watch vs. Flyers
Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes will complete their home-and-away, back-to-back set as they face the Philadelphia Flyers in the land of […]
Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour calls out team after brutal Capitals loss
The Carolina Hurricanes have begun their Stanley Cup defense. Unfortunately, it has not been a great start to life in 2026-27 for the defending champions. Rod Brind’Amour was not pleased with his team’s latest performance against the Washington Capitals. Alex Tuch scored twice in his team debut for Washington. The Capitals cruised to a 5-2 […] The post Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour calls out team after brutal Capitals loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Alex Tuch was ‘arguably the best player on the ice’ in two-goal Capitals debut
The Washington Capitals have another goal-scoring Alex on the scene. Offseason acquisition Alex Tuch wasted no time in Friday’s season opener, notching two goals against the Carolina Hurricanes in his first period wearing a Capitals sweater. He became the fifth player in franchise history with a multi-goal Capitals debut, and just the second to score
“It Don’t Come Easy” – Capitals 5, Hurricanes 2
The Carolina Hurricanes dropped game two of their regular season to the Washington Capitals, 5-2 on Friday night at the Lenovo Center. The loss gave the team a 0-1-1 record to start the season. It was the first time the team has lost two games in a row since last January. The visiting Capitals team […]
Numbers and Notes: Carolina Hurricanes’ Flat Play Leads to Loss to Washington Capitals
Friday night, the Carolina Hurricanes got their first goal of the 2026-27 NHL season…but they are still chasing a win […]
Capitals beat Hurricanes 5-2 in season opener (live blog)
Game information/links Game preview The Washington Capitals are officially back, pals. After an eventful offseason filled with big additions and plenty of change, the Capitals will finally drop the puck on their 2026-27 season Friday night against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Alex Ovechkin will begin his 22nd NHL season
The Capitals are back: Everything you need to know before Opening Night against the defending champion Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals open their 2026-27 NHL season schedule with a road matchup against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. Last season, the Capitals missed the playoffs for the first time under head coach Spencer Carbery, despite recording the seventh-most regulation wins (37) in the NHL. After that failure, the Caps
LA Kings' Proposed Trade Package That Could Land Alexander Nikishin From Hurricanes
It appears that Alexander Nikishin's days as a Carolina Hurricane are numbered. As a restricted free agent, he's asked for a trade . But there are two major hurdles to overcome: Satisfying the Hurricanes' ask in a trade package, and making Nikishin happy with a new contract that will likely be in the $9 million AAV or greater range. We heard earlier this week from Elliotte Friedman that the Los Angeles Kings are suitors for the big Russian D-man , and that there is mutual interest ...
Brandon Bussi’s First Game as Hurricanes’ 1A Starter Is a Good Sign
While opening night didn’t go the way the Carolina Hurricanes wanted, netminder Brandon Bussi gave some positives after the first game of the 2026-27 season. Heading into the season, questions…
Will Alexander Nikishin’s New Agent Help Speed Up the Process on a Trade and Signing?
The Carolina Hurricanes haven't been able to find a deal that works to move Alexander Nikishin, as well as him finding the right number on a new contract.
Will Alexander Nikishin’s New Agent Help Speed Up the Process on a Trade and Signing?
The Carolina Hurricanes haven't been able to find a deal that works to move Alexander Nikishin, as well as him finding the right number on a new contract.
Is Alex Ovechkin playing today, Oct. 2, for Capitals vs Hurricanes?
The Washington Capitals face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in a must-watch game, but is their star Alex Ovechkin suiting up? The NHL season is just getting started but a huge game comes through our slate and that’s the Washington Capitals facing off against the Carolina Hurricanes . However, Alex Ochevkin has been dealing with an injury, which begs the question of his status for tonight’s game. Per NHL.com , Alex Ovechkin is expected to play tonight , Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:...
Carolina Hurricanes Game 2: Lines, Notes, Goalies, and How to Watch vs. Capitals
Friday, the Carolina Hurricanes will open a weekend back-to-back series, beginning with the Washington Capitals in Raleigh before taking a […]
Hurricanes host Capitals—Preview, How to Watch, Game Thread
In a weird way it feels like the season actually begins tonight. You almost want to write off the first game as with all of the ceremony around it plus the fact that it was the only game in the league for the first two periods. Honestly with the way both teams played you’d be […]
How to Work a Kings-Hurricanes Trade for Alexander Nikishin
If the Kings are to be considered serious contenders in the postseason, the two most obvious pieces they need to add would be a legit second-line center and a puck-moving defenseman on the left side. Given his pick of the litter, GM Ken Holland would most likely opt for that center to be a right […]
NHL Rumors: Alexander Nikishin and Carolina Hurricanes Waiting for the Right Trade Package
The Carolina Hurricanes and Alexander Nikishin are keeping things quiet in the media as they work toward a resolution.
NHL Rumors: Alexander Nikishin and Carolina Hurricanes Waiting for the Right Trade Package
The Carolina Hurricanes and Alexander Nikishin are keeping things quiet in the media as they work toward a resolution.
Report: Hurricanes Eyeing Offer Sheet for Simon Edvinsson
Carolina has a path to Simon Edvinsson, and Detroit would get only days to answer. #RedWings
Matt Roy and Dylan Strome officially named Capitals alternate captains for 2026-27 season, joining Tom Wilson
The Washington Capitals‘ leadership committee for the 2026-27 season was finalized on Thursday, a day before the team hits the road for its season-opening game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Alex Ovechkin will serve as the Capitals’ captain for an 18th season, making him the third-longest-tenured captain in NHL history, behind only Sidney Crosby and Steve
Storm Advisory: Newsy Thursday with Primeau and Hurricanes TV coverage
Hurricanes fans had a couple of bigger news items drop on Thursday, and neither had to do with practice before they meet the Washington Capitals on Friday. First up, the third goalie situation is no longer a situation. As suspected, Carolina was looking to avoid a team trying to snap up Cayden Primeau off waivers […]
Gameday 2: Florida Panthers at San Jose Sharks
The undefeated Florida Panthers kick off a three-game jaunt through the Golden State when they take on the San Jose Sharks in their season-opener at SAP Center. Florida opened its 33rd season of play with a highly-satisfying 1-0 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Gustav Forsling struck the decisive blow with 4.3 seconds left in overtime when he drove a one-timer past Brandon Bussi with the lone assist going to Carter Verhaeghe. Jacob Markström’s first game with the Cats since 2014...
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin sounds off on facing Hurricanes for his Year 22 debut
Alex Ovechkin is healthy enough for Friday, and that was the part he cared about. Speaking after Wednesday’s practice, the Capitals captain addressed missing the preseason with a lower-body injury and framed it as the right call ahead of his 22nd NHL season. “I feel okay, but it sucks that I miss games,” Ovechkin told […] The post Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin sounds off on facing Hurricanes for his Year 22 debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NHL season’s first fight leads to spicy hot-mic exchange: ‘Want me to put you on your a** again?’
The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes opened the NHL regular season on Tuesday, with the Canes holding their banner-raising at Lenovo Center in front of a sold-out crowd of 19,250. While the game featured no goals in regulation — the Panthers ultimately won 1-0 after Gustav Forsling scored with 5 seconds left in overtime —
Will It Take a Three-Way Deal to Move Alexander Nikishin and Connor Hellebuyck?
The Carolina Hurricanes continue to talk to teams about Alexander Nikishin. Could they get a third team involved so they could acquire Connor Hellebuyck?
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