"The first clash of the 2025-26 season between the Caps and 'Canes comes at a time where the two squads are going in somewhat different directions. Despite suffering some big injuries to their lineup, the Hurricanes sit right behind the Devils atop the Metro Division and are riding a four-game winning streak...while the Caps are fighting for a Wild Card spot and have lost six of their last seven."
"Not ideal, but as we know, these two teams will always bring their A game when they face off - so hopefully we're in store for a good one (and even more hope that there are two points in it for the Caps by the final horn)."
"First, some admin stuff: Just one change on the blueline, with Declan Chisholm drawing in to replace Trevor van Riemsdyk, and Logan Thompson is between the pipes: Ovechkin - Strome - BeauvillierProtas - McMichael - WilsonFrank - Lapierre - LeonardDuhaime - Dowd - Sourdif Fehervary - CarlsonChychrun - ChisholmSandin - Roy"
The matchup features the Washington Capitals versus the Carolina Hurricanes early in the 2025-26 season. The Hurricanes have sustained significant injuries but remain just behind the Devils atop the Metro Division and are on a four-game winning streak. The Capitals are struggling, having lost six of their last seven games, and are competing for a Wild Card position. Both teams typically elevate their play when facing each other. One defensive change is listed for the Capitals, with Declan Chisholm replacing Trevor van Riemsdyk, and Logan Thompson is slated to start in goal.
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