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Frozen Frenzy returns as the Hurricanes welcome the Capitals for a momentous occasion

With everyone in the NHL on the calendar tonight, the Canes look for a little revenge as the Capitals visit Raleigh for the second time in less than two weeks.

By Ben Huffman · Cardiac Cane

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:55 AM

Key Things to Know

The Carolina Hurricanes host the Washington Capitals during NHL Frozen Frenzy seeking revenge for an opening-week defeat.
The game marks Alex Ovechkin's final regular-season appearance in Raleigh before his planned retirement.
Carolina enters the game on a five-game winning streak following a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia.

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The Carolina Hurricanes host the Washington Capitals as part of the NHL's Frozen Frenzy event, aiming for revenge after a 5-2 loss 11 days earlier. The matchup marks Alex Ovechkin's final regular-season career appearance in Raleigh following his retirement announcement for the end of the 2026-27 season. Carolina enters the contest on a five-game winning streak.

Washington travels without Pierre-Luc Dubois due to illness, while Matt Roy is on injured reserve and Rasmus Sandin remains on long-term injured reserve. Carolina awaits word on Jordan Staal, who missed Sunday's game with a lower-body injury.

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