Just one night after an abysmal performance in New York City, the Carolina Hurricanes returned home to take on the Washington Capitals. It was the first time the Capitals have been to PNC Arena for a regular season game since the Hurricanes defeated them in round one of the 2019 playoffs. It was going to be a tough task for the Hurricanes no matter what, as the Capitals are the best team in the National Hockey League and tensions were high.
After some back and forth goal scoring, the Hurricanes were able to hold off the Capitals to win 6-4 and snap a three game losing streak.