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Match Report

Jeff Skinner, Hurricanes catch Capitals off guard

Jeff Skinner had two goals and an assist, Justin Peters stopped 26 shots, and the Carolina Hurricanes cruised past the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Tuesday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/12/26 @ Seattle Kraken W 4-1 NHL
11/7/26 vs Chicago Blackhawks W 9-2 NHL
11/5/26 @ New York Islanders W 5-3 NHL
11/3/26 @ Nashville Predators L 1-4 NHL
11/1/26 vs Winnipeg Jets W 7-0 NHL
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Team Stats

CAR WSH
11
Blocked Shots
11
24
Hits
22
2
Takeaways
9
32
Shots
27
1
Power Play Goals
1
4
Power Play Opportunities
5
25.0
Power Play Percentage
20.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
36
Faceoffs Won
30
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
6
Giveaways
8
5
Total Penalties
4
10
Penalty Minutes
8

Head to Head

CAR leads series 2-0

CAR Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 2 Final 2014-04-10 @ CAR 5
  2. 4 Final/OT 2014-01-03 @ WSH 3
  3. 2 Final 2013-12-21 @ CAR 4
  4. 4 Final 2013-12-04 @ WSH 1
  5. 3 Final 2013-10-10 @ WSH 2

Injuries

Washington Capitals

  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve

Carolina Hurricanes

  • Jordan Staal Injured Reserve

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