Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Final Score, Oct. 13, 2026
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 pts
Carolina Hurricanes9-2-2, 20 ptsThe Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes final score on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026: the Hurricanes beat the Capitals 4-2. The Capitals led 1-0 after the first, and after the third it was Capitals 2, Hurricanes 4. The clubs have met twice this season and the season series is level at 1-1.
Capitals vs Hurricanes Score by Period
Goals in each period for both clubs, visitors first. The Total column is the final score.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Capitals vs Hurricanes Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Hurricanes play at Lenovo Center in Carolina.
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 6:45 PM ET |
| Status | Final |
| TV | MNMT |
| Venue | Lenovo Center, Carolina |
| Home team | Carolina Hurricanes (Carolina, United States) |
| Away team | Washington Capitals |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
| Final score | Capitals 2, Hurricanes 4 |
Capitals vs Hurricanes in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Capitals and the Hurricanes meet 4 times in 2026-27. 2 games have been played and the season series is level at 1-1. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | Washington CapitalsWSH5Carolina HurricanesCAR2 3-0, 2-1, 0-1 | MNMT | Final | |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 1-0, 1-2, 0-2 | MNMT | Final | |
| Thu, Jan 14 | Carolina HurricanesCARWashington CapitalsWSH | CARNHL | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Mar 3 | Carolina HurricanesCARWashington CapitalsWSH | CARNHL | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Capitals and Hurricanes
The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Hurricanes are 9-2-2, 1st in the Metropolitan with 20 points and 8-1-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL | |
| 13 | 9-2-2 | 20 | 2-1-1 | 7-1-1 | 51 | 33 | W1 | 8-1-1 | WOTWLW |
Next Game for the Capitals and the Hurricanes
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play vs Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil +.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHIWashington CapitalsWSH | TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil + | Scheduled |
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes next play vs Boston Bruins on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 |  Boston BruinsBOSCarolina HurricanesCAR | ESPN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Capitals vs Hurricanes
Who won Capitals vs Hurricanes on Oct. 13, 2026?
The Hurricanes beat the Capitals 4-2. Final score: Washington Capitals 2, Carolina Hurricanes 4.
What was the Capitals vs Hurricanes score by period?
The Capitals led 1-0 after the first, and after the third it was Capitals 2, Hurricanes 4.
Did Capitals vs Hurricanes go to overtime?
No. The game was decided in regulation.
Where is Capitals vs Hurricanes being played?
At Lenovo Center in Carolina, home of the Carolina Hurricanes. The Washington Capitals are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Capitals or the Hurricanes?
The Hurricanes. They are 9-2-2 with 20 points, against 6-4-0 and 12 points for the Capitals.
How many times do the Capitals and Hurricanes play in 2026-27?
4 times. 2 games have been played and the season series is level at 1-1.
Does Capitals vs Hurricanes count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
When do the Capitals and Hurricanes play again?
On Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena in Washington.
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