Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes on Oct 02, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 5, Carolina Hurricanes 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Washington Capitals score | 5 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19:51 | 0.76 | 1.80 |
| 2nd | Alex Tuch | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16:38 | 0.37 | 1.65 |
| 3rd | Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:51 | 0.05 | 1.55 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:33 | WSH | Alex Tuch | Pierre-Luc Dubois, Alex Ovechkin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:33 | WSH | Cole Hutson | Ilya Protas, Aliaksei Protas | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 14:23 | WSH | Alex Tuch | Pierre-Luc Dubois, Tom Wilson | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 01:36 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Dylan Strome | 4v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 16:50 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Andrei Svechnikov, Jackson Blake | 5v4 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 16:58 | WSH | Ryan Leonard | Dylan Strome, Jakob Chychrun | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 10:50 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | K'Andre Miller, William Carrier | 5v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.70 | 3.65 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 28 |
| Corsi % | 34.7% | 65.3% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 53.2% | 46.8% |
| Hits | 19 | 32 |
| Blocks | 28 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Tuch | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16:38 | 0.37 | 1.65 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:51 | 0.05 | 1.55 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.22 | 1.38 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.01 | 1.37 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.06 | 1.33 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:48 | 0.00 | 1.17 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:08 | 0.30 | 1.16 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13:11 | 0.20 | 1.06 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:15 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:55 | 0.32 | 0.78 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:16 | 0.22 | 0.77 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.00 | 0.76 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:18 | 0.19 | 0.68 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:00 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:08 | 0.52 | 0.53 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.18 | 0.09 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:29 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:46 | 0.05 | -0.12 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19:51 | 0.76 | 1.80 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:15 | 0.35 | 1.29 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:02 | 0.41 | 0.73 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:30 | 0.25 | 0.67 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:39 | 0.36 | 0.48 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:33 | 0.03 | 0.38 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:54 | 0.54 | 0.36 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:32 | 0.16 | 0.32 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:27 | 0.30 | 0.28 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:47 | 0.34 | 0.23 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:11 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:34 | 0.06 | -0.23 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:05 | 0.02 | -0.54 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:40 | 0.01 | -0.69 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.00 | -0.73 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:25 | 0.00 | -0.83 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:35 | 0.00 | -1.04 |
| Charles Alexis Legault | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:07 | 0.05 | -1.21 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | 1.64 | W |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 22 | 27 | 81.5% | -2.30 | L |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5–2 on Oct 02, 2026.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.65 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.7 — Carolina Hurricanes owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Andrei Svechnikov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.8 on 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 31 of 33, worth 1.64 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5–2 on Oct 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 5, Carolina Hurricanes 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Andrei Svechnikov led all skaters at 1.8, on 0G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.65 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.7, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 27 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 33. High-danger chances went 17 to 28.