Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Model Odds (Jan 31, 2026) | NHLForecasts

Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes — Jan 31, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Washington Capitals 54.8% • Carolina Hurricanes 45.2%

Expected goals: Washington Capitals 2.85 — Carolina Hurricanes 3.35 • Median total: 6.0