Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2026-10-02 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals @ 7:00 PM EDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 52.8%
WSH: 47.2%
Expected Goals
CAR: 2.22
WSH: 3.76
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 66%
Over 6.5: 47%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 31-6-2 | 0.894 SV% | 2.47 GAA
WSH
Logan Thompson - 31-21-6 | 0.912 SV% | 2.44 GAA
| Stat | CAR | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.901 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.887 | 0.912 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.920 | 0.957 |
| GAA | 2.33 | 2.39 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 69% • CAR at home vs WSH: 5-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | WSH 4 - 3 CAR | WSH | CAR |
| 2025-12-11 | WSH 2 - 3 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-11-11 | CAR 1 - 4 WSH | WSH | CAR |
| 2025-05-15 | WSH 1 - 3 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-05-12 | CAR 5 - 2 WSH | CAR | CAR |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-10-02 at 7:00 PM EDT.
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