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Hurricanes Push Winning Streak to 6 Games After Defeating Capitals 4-2

The Carolina Hurricanes are firing on all cylinders as they picked up their sixth consecutive win on Tuesday night (Oct. 13) against the Washington Capitals. After losing to them 5-2…

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 2:35 AM
Hurricanes Push Winning Streak to 6 Games After Defeating Capitals 4-2
Key Things to Know
  • The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 4-2 to extend their winning streak to six consecutive games.
  • Andrei Svechnikov recorded three points on two goals and one assist during the victory.
  • Sebastian Aho registered two assists, extending his personal point streak to seven games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Carolina Hurricanes earned their sixth consecutive victory by defeating the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Tuesday, October 13. Andrei Svechnikov led the offensive charge with two goals and an assist, while Sebastian Aho contributed two assists to extend his personal point streak to seven games. The victory improved Carolina's overall record to 6-1-1 on the season.

Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov secured his fourth consecutive win to start the season, stopping enough shots to limit Washington to just two goals. Mark Jankowski also extended his goal streak to five straight games by scoring an empty-net goal in the closing moments to finalize the 4-2 scoreline.

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