How to Stream Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals: Live, TV Channel

The Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the Washington Capitals in a matchup featuring two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Hurricanes enter the game with a record of 20-10-1, having won their last two games, while the Capitals hold a record of 21-8-2 but are currently on a two-game losing streak. Carolina’s Martin Necas leads the team with 14 goals and 30 assists for a total of 44 points, while Washington’s Dylan Strome tops the Capitals with 11 goals and 27 assists, totaling 38 points. Both teams are looking to improve their standings, with the Hurricanes sitting third in their division and the Capitals in second.

Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals Game Information

Game Date: December 20, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network South
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Washington Capitals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 21-8-2
Conference Record: 14-5-1
Division Record: 8-4-0
Streak: 2 loss

Carolina Hurricanes Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 20-10-1
Conference Record: 11-6-1
Division Record: 9-2-1
Streak: 2 win

Stat Leaders

Washington Capitals (21-8-2, 44 PTS, #2 in division)

Goals Leader: Alex Ovechkin, 15G, 10A, 25 PTS
Assists Leader: Dylan Strome, 11G, 27A, 38 PTS
Points Leader: Dylan Strome, 11G, 27A, 38 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Brandon Duhaime, 37 PIM
Goalie: Logan Thompson, 12-2-2, 2.48 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Carolina Hurricanes (20-10-1, 41 PTS, #3 in division)

Goals Leader: Martin Necas, 14G, 30A, 44 PTS
Assists Leader: Martin Necas, 14G, 30A, 44 PTS
Points Leader: Martin Necas, 14G, 30A, 44 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Andrei Svechnikov, 30 PIM
Goalie: Dustin Tokarski, 1-0-0, 1 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Washington Capitals Injury Report

Alex Ovechkin – Leg (Out) – The Capitals listed Ovechkin as OUT for Friday’s (Dec. 20) matchup with Carolina but hasn’t been ruled out for Sunday (Dec. 22) or Monday’s (Dec. 23) clash with the Kings or Bruins, respectively, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
Nicklas Backstrom – Hip (Out For Season) – The Washington Capitals placed F Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve.
T.J. Oshie – Back (Out For Season) – The Capitals said on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that Oshie will be put on long-term injured reserve due to a chronic back injury which is expected to cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Sonny Milano – Upper-body (Out) – The Washington Capitals shifted F Sonny Milano to long-term injured reserve, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Carolina Hurricanes Injury Report

Jack Drury – Hand (Out) – The Hurricanes said on Tuesday (Dec. 17) that Drury will miss a minimum of four weeks after undergoing hand surgery, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer.
Jesper Fast – Neck (Out) – The Carolina Hurricanes placed F Jesper Fast on long-term injured reserve on Wednesday (Oct. 9).
Frederik Andersen – Knee (Out) – The Hurricanes announced that Andersen will undergo a procedure on his knee on Friday (Nov. 22 )which will knock him out of action about 8 weeks or so, per TSN and RDS Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.

Washington Capitals Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

December 20, 2024 vs Carolina Hurricanes
December 22, 2024 vs Los Angeles Kings
December 23, 2024 at Boston Bruins
December 28, 2024 at Toronto Maple Leafs
December 29, 2024 at Detroit Red Wings
December 31, 2024 vs Boston Bruins
January 02, 2025 vs Minnesota Wild
January 04, 2025 vs New York Rangers
January 06, 2025 at Buffalo Sabres
January 08, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks

Carolina Hurricanes Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

October 12, 2024 at Tampa Bay Lightning
December 20, 2024 at Washington Capitals
December 22, 2024 at New York Rangers
December 23, 2024 at Nashville Predators
December 27, 2024 at New Jersey Devils
December 28, 2024 vs New Jersey Devils
December 31, 2024 at Columbus Blue Jackets
January 02, 2025 at Florida Panthers
January 04, 2025 vs Minnesota Wild
January 05, 2025 vs Pittsburgh Penguins