The new-look Washington Capitals aren't to be taken lightly, and reminded the league of that as they dominated the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes in their season opener on Friday.
The Washington Capitals opened their 2026-27 season with a dominant 5-2 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh. Newcomer Alex Tuch led the offense with two net-front goals, both set up by Pierre-Luc Dubois. Additional goals from Cole Hutson, Ryan Leonard, and Jakob Chychrun helped head coach Spencer Carbery's squad build and maintain a comfortable lead.
Goaltender Logan Thompson delivered a strong performance in net, stopping 31 of 33 shots to earn the win. Washington's special teams also proved decisive, converting one of two power-play opportunities and killing off five of six penalties during the contest.
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