The Carolina Hurricanes (21-13-4) will attempt to extend a four-game win streak when they square off against the Washington Capitals (18-12-6) on the road on Friday, January 5 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, BSSO, and MNMT.
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Game Info
- Game Day: Friday, January 5, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Hurricanes and Capitals Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Hurricanes Insights
- The Hurricanes’ 129 total goals (3.4 per game) make them the fourth-best scoring team in the league.
- The Hurricanes rank 17th in goals against, allowing 116 total goals (3.0 per game) in league action.
- Their +13 goal differential ranks 11th in the league.
- The 36 power-play goals the Hurricanes have put up this season (on 132 power-play chances) are the second-most in the NHL.
- The Hurricanes have the league’s fifth-best power-play conversion rate (27.27%).
- The Hurricanes have recorded six shorthanded goals this season (sixth among NHL squads).
- The Hurricanes’ 83.06% penalty-kill success rate is ninth-best in the league.
- The Hurricanes win the 10th-highest percentage of faceoffs in the NHL, 51%.
- The Hurricanes connect on 10.2% of their shots (15th in the league).
- The Hurricanes have shut out opponents twice this season. As a team, they are averaging 12.9 hits and 10.9 blocked shots per game.
Hurricanes Key Players
- A leading offensive player this season for Carolina, Sebastian Aho has put up 43 points.
- With 13 goals and 14 assists, Seth Jarvis is one of the most important contributors for Carolina with his 27 points (0.7 per game).
- Through 38 games, Martin Necas has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 26 points (nine goals and 17 assists).
- As Carolina’s top goalie, Frederik Andersen has recorded 4 wins and 1 loss this season while giving up 15 goals with 127 saves.
Hurricanes Injuries
Frederik Andersen: Blood Clotting (Out)
Capitals Insights
- The Capitals’ 85 goals on the season (2.4 per game) rank them 31st in the NHL.
- The Capitals’ total of 104 goals given up (2.9 per game) is 10th in the NHL.
- They have the 26th-ranked goal differential in the league at -19.
- With 14 power-play goals (on 102 chances), the Capitals are 28th in the NHL.
- The Capitals score on 13.73% of their power plays, No. 27 in the league.
- This season, the Capitals have two shorthanded goals (21st in NHL).
- At 81.08, the Capitals have the 12th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
- The Capitals win 46.7% of faceoffs, 28th-ranked in the NHL.
- The 8.5% shooting percentage of the Capitals is 31st in the league.
- This season, the Capitals have shut out their opponents twice.
Capitals Key Players
- Alexander Ovechkin has put up 24 points (0.7 per game) for Washington, with eight goals and 16 assists in 36 games (playing 19:36 per game).
- Dylan Strome has racked up 22 total points (0.6 per game) this campaign. He has 13 goals and nine assists.
- John Carlson’s two goals and 18 assists add up to 20 points this season.
- Charlie Lindgren is 7-3-3 in 15 games this season, conceding 32 goals (2.3 goals against average) with 414 saves and a .928 save percentage (fourth-best in the league).
Capitals Injuries
Charlie Lindgren: Upper Body (Out),
Sonny Milano: Upper Body (Out),
Nicklas Backstrom: Hip (Out),
T.J. Oshie: Lower Body (Out)
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