Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes on Oct 13, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 2, Carolina Hurricanes 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Washington Capitals score | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
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 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 21:29 | 0.88 | 3.25 |
| 2nd | Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 21:29 | 0.44 | 1.89 |
| 3rd | Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13:09 | 0.11 | 1.58 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:26 | WSH | Boone Jenner | Ryan Leonard | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 03:58 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | William Carrier, Sebastian Aho | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 06:39 | WSH | Justin Holl | Dylan Strome, Ryan Leonard | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 18:49 | CAR | Eric Robinson | Jackson Blake, Sean Walker | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 13:56 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:33 | CAR | Mark Jankowski | Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho | 5v6 EN | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.36 | 4.21 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 31 |
| Corsi % | 37.9% | 62.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 55.7% | 44.3% |
| Hits | 16 | 25 |
| Blocks | 21 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 3 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13:09 | 0.11 | 1.58 |
| Justin Holl | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:05 | 0.08 | 0.97 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.28 | 0.82 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:01 | 0.28 | 0.55 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:05 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:12 | 0.05 | 0.33 |
| Ethen Frank | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:15 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:02 | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:47 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:29 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:33 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:50 | 0.24 | -0.14 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:02 | 0.13 | -0.19 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:57 | 0.22 | -0.26 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:12 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:03 | 0.37 | -0.33 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:52 | 0.05 | -0.74 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:19 | 0.02 | -0.75 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 21:29 | 0.88 | 3.25 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21:29 | 0.44 | 1.89 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13:37 | 0.37 | 1.34 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:49 | 0.27 | 1.29 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.32 | 0.92 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:20 | 0.17 | 0.91 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:52 | 0.97 | 0.73 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:26 | 0.00 | 0.63 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:47 | 0.02 | 0.49 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:38 | 0.08 | 0.42 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:57 | 0.06 | 0.31 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:16 | 0.09 | 0.19 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:14 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:32 | 0.15 | -0.10 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:17 | 0.02 | -0.13 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:59 | 0.25 | -0.17 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:03 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 0.23 | L |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | Carolina Hurricanes | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.42 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 4–2 on Oct 13, 2026.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.21 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.36 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Andrei Svechnikov led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.25 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 4–2 on Oct 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Washington Capitals 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 3.25, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.21 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.36, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 22 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 35. High-danger chances went 18 to 31.