Capitals2 – 1 – 0vsHurricanes3 – 1 – 1

Sharp side

TBD

Model value

Sharp total

TBD

Model value

Model forecast

Projected outcome

Matchup intelligence

Team	Skaters	Goalie	Overall
Washington Capitals	B	B	B
Carolina Hurricanes	A-	A-	A-

Sportsbook context

No current sportsbook lines are available.

Recent form

Overall2–1–0W–L–TPuck Line2–1–0W–L–PO/U2–1–0O–U–P

Date	Opponent	Result	Puck Line	Total
10/7/26	vs PIT	W 5–3	W -1.5	O 6.5
10/3/26	@ TB	L 1–3	L +1.5	U 6.5
10/2/26	@ CAR	W 5–2	W +1.5	O 6.5

W win · L loss · T tie · P push · O over · U under · — unavailable.

Overall3–0–0W–L–TPuck Line2–1–0W–L–PO/U2–1–0O–U–P

Date	Opponent	Result	Puck Line	Total
10/8/26	vs VAN	W 7–2	W -1.5	O 6.5
10/6/26	@ MTL	W 6–4	W -1.5	O 6.5
10/3/26	@ PHI	W 3–2	L -1.5	U 5.5

W win · L loss · T tie · P push · O over · U under · — unavailable.

Team comparison

Parenthetical values show each team’s average over the last 365 days.

Projected team statistics for Capitals and Hurricanes
	Statistic
N/A (27.8)	Shots	N/A (32.0)

Starting goalie context

CapitalsLogan ThompsonExpected

HurricanesBrandon BussiExpected

Lineup context

Washington Capitals

First line

Carolina Hurricanes

First line

Player availability

Washington Capitals

DMatt RoyLower BodyOut
CPatrick ThomasUpper BodyInjured Reserve
DRasmus SandinKneeInjured Reserve
Sandin (knee) will begin the 2026-27 regular season on the injured non-roster list.
Updated: Sep 28, 2026 at 5:48 PM EDT

Carolina Hurricanes

DAlexander NikishinContract DisputeDay-To-Day
CSeth JarvisShoulderInjured Reserve
Jarvis (shoulder) was placed on the injured non-roster list Sunday.
Updated: Sep 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT