Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. at Capital One Arena; Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at PNC Arena
The Washington Capitals have positioned themselves at the top of the Metropolitan Division by a one point margin with just six games remaining in their season. While the Hurricanes sit just five points behind that lead, they do so while in fourth place in the jam-packed division, and any hopes of a late run to an improbable division title would most certainly require a sweep in this crucial home and home with Washington.