Carolina Hurricanes Aim to Extend Win Streak in High-Stakes Match Against Washington Capitals

Friday, March 22nd, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes are seeking to extend their success with a six-game win streak when they face off against the Washington Capitals.

Within the Metropolitan Division, Washington presents a competitive 14-7-1 record, contrasted by Carolina's noteworthy 14-4-3 performance. The Capitals have shown prowess in narrow victories, boasting a 13-2-5 record in one-goal games.

With a powerful offense, Carolina has netted 237 goals while conceding 183, achieving a plus-54 goal differential.

This game marks the third encounter between the two squads this season, with the Hurricanes previously securing a 6-2 victory in their last meeting.

Players to keep an eye on include Dylan Strome from the Capitals, who has tallied 23 goals and 31 assists. From the Hurricanes, Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho have been in top form, contributing significantly to the team's performance.

Over the past 10 games, the Capitals have been scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, whereas the Hurricanes have outpaced them with an average of 4 goals per game.

Regarding team injuries, the Capitals will be missing Nicklas Backstrom and Aliaksei Protas, while the Hurricanes will be without Jesper Fast, Jack Drury, and Teuvo Teravainen.

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