The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes are two of the best teams in the NHL right now, and they play this afternoon in the first of four meetings this season. The Metro Division rivals have not faced each other since January 13, 2020 because of last season’s rearranged divisions.
Today’s big news: Lars Eller is back, folks! After missing six games in COVID protocol and quarantining in Anaheim, the Great Dane has rejoined the lineup. However, this means that a forward had to come out of the lineup to make room, and that forward was.