NHL· Season 2021
Match Summary
Washington Capitals defeated Carolina Hurricanes 4:2. The match was played in NHL 2021. Goals were scored by A. Ovechkin 11′, A. Protas 12′, J. Kotkaniemi 6′, N. Niederreiter 13′, D. Orlov 17′, J. Carlson 18′. League standings: Carolina Hurricanes #2, Washington Capitals #8.
Match Events
Key match events between Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals — 6 goals and 10 cards recorded during the match.
Tripping
Interference
Hooking
T. Wilson
Interference
Roughing
Slashing
Holding
Hooking
B. Pesce
Holding
Slashing
J. Carlson
Empty net
Rivalry since 2017
Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Head to Head Results· 50
Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals have met 50 times — Carolina Hurricanes won 25, Washington Capitals won 25, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. A combined 295 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.90 per match (153 for the home side, 142 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 44 matches (88%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 49 games (98%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–6 in 2024.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 15 Jun 2026