The Carolina Hurricanes (20-10-1) and the Washington Capitals (21-8-2) take the ice in Washington, District of Columbia on December 20, 2024 at Capital One Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are fifth (with 41 points) and the Capitals second (44 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Capitals: Dec. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.61 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 8th |
| Shots | 32 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 25.3 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 27.27% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.29% | 4th |
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.81 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.68 | 7th |
| Shots | 29 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 20.83% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.84% | 6th |
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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Top Players
Hurricanes
- One of Carolina's top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 44 points in 31 games.
- Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina's important contributors currently with 33 total points (nine goals and 24 assists) to his name.
- Shayne Gostisbehere has created 27 points for Carolina in 31 games this season, netting a goal on 9.8% of his shots and putting up six goals and 21 assists.
- Across 19 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 13-5-0. During those games, he's allowed 46 goals while recording 423 saves.
Capitals
- Dylan Strome has totaled 38 points (1.2 per game) for Washington, with 11 goals and 27 assists in 31 games (playing 17:45 per game).
- Connor McMichael is a leading scorer for Washington with 27 total points this season. He has scored 15 goals and added 12 assists in 31 games.
- Aliaksei Protas is a key player on offense for Washington with 11 goals and 15 assists.
- Logan Thompson is 12-2-2 in 16 games this season, conceding 40 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 408 saves and a .911 save percentage (17th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Injury Report
Hurricanes
Jesper Fast: Out (Neck),
Jack Drury: Out (Hand),
Frederik Andersen: Out (Knee)
Capitals
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Alexander Ovechkin: Out (Leg),
Lars Eller: Out (Illness),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2024 | Senators | L 3-0 | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Islanders | W 4-0 | Home |
| 12/20/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/22/2024 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Predators | - | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Sabres | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/16/2024 | Stars | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Blackhawks | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |