WASHINGTON D.C. – After breaking the NHL’s all-time goal scoring record, Alex Ovechkin sets his sights on another milestone as the Washington Capitals host the Carolina Hurricanes today – Thursday, April 10 – at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The matchup is available on multiple streaming services for free.
Today’s matchup will take place at 7:40 p.m. Eastern and stream live on ESPN Plus. You can get a subscription to ESPN Plus for $11.99 per month. Another option is to sign up for an annual subscription for $119.99, which saves about 17% off compared to the monthly route.
The Capitals (49-19-9) own the best record in the Eastern Conference and the best offense in the NHL (3.6 goals per game). Washington is coming off an emotionally charged 4-1 loss against the New York Islanders where Ovechkin broke the NHL’s all-time goal scoring record with his 895th career goal on a powerplay in the second period.
Washington clinched the Metropolitan Division title, which marks their 14th in franchise history and 11th since 2007-08.
Ovechkin will be honored before the game, which is expected to have a raucous and jubilant atmosphere as it’s the first one back on home ice since the historic feat.
He has notched 42 goals and 27 assists this season. The NHL legend is five goals away from 900 with five games left to play before the playoffs.
Dylan Strome has tallied four goals and seven assists in his last 10 games.
Washington has been on a rollercoaster as Ovechkin inched closer to the record. They have gone 3-4-1 in their last eight games. The Capitals have allowed three or more goals in every game during that span.
If the Capitals win, they would eclipse the 50-win mark for the first time since 2016-17.
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The Hurricanes (46-27-4) have lost three games in a row as they look to build some momentum heading into the playoffs. In their last game, Carolina was shutout by the Buffalo Sabres, 3-0.
Carolina is a sparkling 42-6-2 when scoring three or more goals. That bodes well against a Capitals defense that has floundered in distractions the last couple weeks.
The Hurricanes have racked up 247 goals this season, which is ninth in the NHL.
Sebastian Aho has lit the lamp 28 times with 42 assists to guide the Hurricanes. Taylor Hall has tallied five goals and three assists in his last 10 games.
The Hurricanes defeated the Capitals, 5-1, in a physical encounter on April 2 during Ovechkin’s chase for the record. He scored the lone goal for Washington. Rookie Jackson Blake nabbed two for the Hurricanes.
How did Alex Ovechkin break the NHL goal scoring record?
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s NHL all-time goal scoring record on a power play against the New York Islanders in the second period. The game was delayed for a 30-minute celebration ceremony.
How many goals is Alex Ovechkin away from 900?
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (895) is five goals away from 900. He broke Wayne Gretzky’s NHL all-time goals record (894) against the New York Islanders in the second period. Ovechkin is in his 20th year in the league, which is the same amount of years Gretzky played.
What are the latest odds for Capitals vs. Hurricanes?
Moneyline: WAS: (+105), CAR: (-125)
Puck spread: WAS: +1.5, CAR: -1.5
Over/Under: 5.5
Here’s more information on how to watch Capitals-Hurricanes on streaming services.
What: NHL: Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes
When: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 7:40 p.m. Eastern
Where: Capital One Arena | Washington D.C.
Streaming option: ESPN Plus
