Final Score: Hurricanes 3 - Capitals 4
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Hurricanes @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Hurricanes | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 81 | 112 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Hurricanes | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 53 | 55 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 47% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 58% | 52% |
Recent Results
Hurricanes
vs Utah Mammoth
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Ottawa Senators
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 22, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 19, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Florida Panthers
Jan 16, 2026 · Margin: +8 · Total: 10
9-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Seattle Kraken
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Anaheim Ducks
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
Capitals
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Seattle Kraken
Jan 27, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Edmonton Oilers
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 23, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 21, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Colorado Avalanche
Jan 19, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Florida Panthers
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs San Jose Sharks
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Nashville Predators
Jan 11, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3