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Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2026-10-13 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals @ 6:45 PM EDT

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 52.8%
WSH: 47.2%
Expected Goals
CAR: 2.21
WSH: 3.75
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 66%
Over 6.5: 51%

🥅 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
StatCARWSH
Season SV%0.9010.913
Last 5 SV%0.8870.912
SV% vs Opponent0.9200.957
GAA2.332.39
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
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-31WSH 4 - 3 CARWSHCAR
2025-12-11WSH 2 - 3 CARCARCAR
2025-11-11CAR 1 - 4 WSHWSHCAR
2025-05-15WSH 1 - 3 CARCARCAR
2025-05-12CAR 5 - 2 WSHCARCAR

🔮 Game Preview

This game is scheduled for 2026-10-13 at 6:45 PM EDT.

Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.