The Carolina Hurricanes (18-9-2) hit the ice against the Washington Capitals (18-9-3) in NHL play on Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes sit in second place and the Capitals are first in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Capitals: Dec. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.34 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 11th |
| Shots | 33.1 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.1 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 15.73% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.57% | 23rd |
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.43 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.4 | 2nd |
| Shots | 29.5 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 15.91% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.27% | 28th |
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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Top Players
Hurricanes
- With nine goals and 17 assists this season, Sebastian Aho is one of Carolina's top contributors (26 points).
- Seth Jarvis has 25 points (17 goals, eight assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Carolina's scoring effort is aided by Shayne Gostisbehere's 25 points. He's contributed 19 assists.
- As Carolina's top goalie, Frederik Andersen has recorded 5 wins and 7 losses this season while allowing 44 goals with 306 saves.
Capitals
- Tom Wilson's 32 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Washington. He has 17 goals and 15 assists in 30 games.
- Alexander Ovechkin has helped lead the offense for Washington this season with 14 goals and 15 assists.
- Jakob Chychrun has 25 points so far, including 11 goals and 14 assists.
- Logan Thompson is 13-6-2 in 21 games this season, conceding 40 goals (2.0 goals against average) with 490 saves and a .925 save percentage (fourth-best in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Injury Report
Hurricanes
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Jesperi Kotkaniemi: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Lower Body)
Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),
Charlie Lindgren: Out (Upper Body),
Ryan Leonard: Out (Shoulder),
John Carlson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Predators | W 6-3 | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Sharks | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 12/17/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Sharks | W 7-1 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 2-0 | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |