Hurricanes vs. Capitals December 20: Injured players, inactives, latest updates

As they ready for a matchup with the Washington Capitals (21-8-2), the Carolina Hurricanes (20-10-1) currently are monitoring three players on the injury report. The game begins at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, December 20 at Capital One Arena.

Hurricanes vs. Capitals game info

• Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV channel: ESPN+ (Watch on ESPN+ or LIVE on Fubo)
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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• Favorite: Hurricanes (-140)
• Underdog: Capitals (+120)
• Total: 6

Hurricanes injury report December 20

Jack Drury | C (Out)

• Injury: Hand
• Games played: 28
• Stats: 3 goals, 6 assists, 9 points

Jesper Fast | RW (Out)

• Injury: Neck
• Games played: 0
• Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points

Frederik Andersen | G (Out)

• Injury: Knee
• Games played: 4
• Stats: 95 saves, 3-1-0 record

Capitals injury report December 20

T.J. Oshie | RW (Out For Season)

• Injury: Back
• Games played: 0
• Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points

Sonny Milano | LW (Out)

• Injury: Upper Body
• Games played: 3
• Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points

Alexander Ovechkin | LW (Out)

• Injury: Leg
• Games played: 18
• Stats: 15 goals, 10 assists, 25 points

Nicklas Backstrom | C (Out For Season)

• Injury: Hip
• Games played: 0
• Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points