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Capitals Notebook: Lineup Will Be ‘Game-Time’ Decision & Thompson Starts vs. Hurricanes, Ovechkin Reflects As He Officially Kicks Off Farewell Tour

The Washington Capitals are dealing with some questions and more potential lineup changes as they prepare to take on the Carolina Hurricanes.

By Sammi Silber · The Hockey News

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:59 PM

Key Things to Know

Washington's full lineup against Carolina is a game-time decision, while Logan Thompson starts and Alex Ovechkin begins his farewell tour.
Alex Ovechkin reflects on returning to Lenovo Center, where he was drafted first overall in 2004, for his final NHL visit.
Pierre-Luc Dubois remains out with illness, while Matt Roy will miss his fourth straight game due to a lower-body injury.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery announced that the team's entire lineup against the Carolina Hurricanes will be a game-time decision due to several roster uncertainties. Logan Thompson is scheduled to make his fourth straight start in goal, while captain Alex Ovechkin officially launches his NHL farewell tour at Lenovo Center, the arena where he was drafted first overall in 2004.

Washington remains without Pierre-Luc Dubois due to illness and Matt Roy because of a lower-body injury. Alex Tuch skated Tuesday but also remains a game-time decision, with Ivan Miroshnichenko prepared to step in if needed. Meanwhile, defenseman Justin Holl was recalled from Hershey to provide defensive depth alongside Dylan McIlrath during the back-to-back set.

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