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    Carolina Hurricanes @ Washington Capitals

    CAR
    Carolina HurricanesHurricanesCAR
    19-9-2, 9-4-1 Away
    3
    19-9-2, 9-4-1 Away
    Final/SO
    123SOT
    Hurricanes
    CAR
    		01113
    Capitals
    WSH
    		01102
    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    18-9-4, 10-5-2 Home
    2
    18-9-4, 10-5-2 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 1-1

    • Capitals
      4
    • Hurricanes
      1
    Game 1
    12/11
    • Hurricanes
      3
    • Capitals
      2
    Game 2
    12/12
    • Hurricanes
      3
    • Capitals
      4
    Game 3
    1/2

    Game Information

    Capital One Arena
    Capital One Arena
    8:00 AM, 12 December 2025
    Washington, DC
    Attendance: 18,185
    • Referees:
    • Kendrick Nicholson
    • Furman South
    • Linesmen:
    • Dylan Blujus
    • Trent Knorr

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
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