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Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction

October 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · WSH 6-4-0, CAR 10-2-2

Model prediction

Washington Capitals

40%

win chance · 2.80 xGoals

Carolina Hurricanes

60%

win chance · 3.41 xGoals

Celly's model leans Carolina Hurricanes (60%, including overtime and shootout). Projected score: WSH 2.8, CAR 3.4, about 6.2 total goals.

Total: Under 6.5 at 52% (no market total yet, 6.5 used).

Starting goalies

WSH: Logan Thompson confirmed

CAR: Brandon Bussi confirmed

Starters are usually confirmed in the afternoon of game day.

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