Washington Capitals 1-1-0 · 2 PTS Capitals vs Hurricanes
WSH lead all-time 114-81-14 · 209 meetings since 1979
Next meeting: October 13, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes 2-1-1 · 5 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2026-2027 Season Series
WSH lead 1-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | WSH @ CAR | 5-2 | WSH |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Meetings
Split 5-5 over the last 10 meetings.
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ CAR | 5-2 | WSH | |
| 2026-01-31 | 2025-2026 | CAR @ WSH | 3-4 | WSH | OT/SO |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-2026 | CAR @ WSH | 3-2 | CAR | OT/SO |
| 2025-11-12 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ CAR | 4-1 | WSH | |
| 2025-05-15 | 2024-2025 | CAR @ WSH | 3-1 | CAR | |
| 2025-05-12 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ CAR | 2-5 | CAR | |
| 2025-05-10 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ CAR | 0-4 | CAR | |
| 2025-05-08 | 2024-2025 | CAR @ WSH | 1-3 | WSH | |
| 2025-05-06 | 2024-2025 | CAR @ WSH | 2-1 | CAR | |
| 2025-04-10 | 2024-2025 | CAR @ WSH | 4-5 | WSH |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
8WSH wins
9CAR wins
17Games
2OT/SO games
46-55Goals (WSH-CAR)
5.9Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | CAR W | WSH goals | CAR goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 |
| 2024-2025 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 29 |
| 2023-2024 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 17 |
Washington Capitals have won 2 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: CAR 6, WSH 7 — March 22, 2024 (13 goals).
Most lopsided: WSH 0, CAR 4 — May 10, 2025.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1979
Franchise totals — includes games played as HFD.
114WSH wins
81CAR wins
14Ties
209Games
639-575Goals (WSH-CAR)
First meeting: December 4, 1979 — HFD 3, WSH 3.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | CAR W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 26 | 13 | 13 | |
| 2010s | 54 | 33 | 21 | |
| 2000s | 57 | 29 | 23 | 5 |
| 1990s | 38 | 18 | 14 | 6 |
| 1980s | 32 | 21 | 9 | 2 |
| 1970s | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Capitals vs Hurricanes games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 17 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
 Sebastian Aho | CAR | 17 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
 Seth Jarvis | CAR | 16 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
 Alex Ovechkin | WSH | 16 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
 Andrei Svechnikov | CAR | 15 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
 John Carlson | WSH | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ CAR | Carolina |
| January 15, 2027 | 2026-2027 | CAR @ WSH | Washington |
| March 4, 2027 | 2026-2027 | CAR @ WSH | Washington |
Capitals vs Hurricanes — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Capitals and Hurricanes?
- The Washington Capitals lead the all-time series 114-81-14 across 209 meetings (regular season and playoffs), including games played under predecessor franchises.
- When did the Capitals and Hurricanes first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on December 4, 1979: HFD 3, WSH 3.
- When do the Capitals play the Hurricanes next?
- The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes meet next on October 13, 2026 in Carolina.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Hurricanes game?
- The Washington Capitals won the most recent meeting 5-2, on October 2, 2026.
- Who has won the last 10 meetings between the Capitals and Hurricanes?
- Split 5-5 over the last 10 meetings. The most recent was on October 2, 2026: WSH 5, CAR 2.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Hurricanes?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 8-9 against the Carolina Hurricanes across 17 meetings (regular season and playoffs), despite being outscored 55-46 along the way.
- Who leads the 2026-2027 season series between the Capitals and Hurricanes?
- The Washington Capitals lead the 2026-2027 season series 1-0 through 1 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Hurricanes games?
- Dylan Strome leads all skaters with 16 points (4 goals, 12 assists) in 17 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.