The Carolina Hurricanes (18-9-2) and the Washington Capitals (18-9-3) take the ice on Dec. 11, 2025 at Capital One Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are second in the Eastern Conference (38 points), and the Capitals are first in the Eastern Conference (39 points).

How to watch Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington CapitalsCarolina vs. Washington odds

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Injury reportsHurricanes

Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),

Jaccob Slavin: Out (Lower Body),

Jesperi Kotkaniemi: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)

Capitals

Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),

Justin Sourdif: Out (Lower Body),

Ryan Leonard: Out (Upper Body),

Charlie Lindgren: Out (Upper Body),

John Carlson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)

Stats to know
Sebastian Aho has put up 26 points in 29 games (nine goals and 17 assists).
In 14 games, Frederik Andersen has conceded 44 goals (3.15 goals-against average) and has racked up 306 saves.
In 30 games played this season, Tom Wilson has 32 points (1.1 per game), with 17 goals and 15 assists.
Logan Thompson has allowed 40 goals (2.0 goals-against average) and collected 490 saves with a .925 save percentage (fourth-best in the league).

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