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Hurricanes Eager to Regain Pre-Olympic Form vs. Streaking Lightning

Vegas Golden Knights seek to extend a three-game win streak with a +19 scoring differential as they face the Washington Capitals in their first meeting of the season.

  • On Friday in Washington, the Vegas Golden Knights visit the Washington Capitals at 7 p.m. EST aiming to prolong a three-game win streak in their first meeting this season.
  • Vegas Golden Knights are 28-16-14 overall and 14-8-7 on the road, with a +19 scoring differential and 196 goals scored.
  • Alexander Ovechkin leads the Capitals with 22 goals and 26 assists, while Pavel Dorofeyev has 28 goals and 18 assists for the Golden Knights as Washington averages 3.2 goals and allows 2.9 per game.
  • This data-driven preview was generated by the Associated Press with partners Data Skrive and Sportradar.
  • Recent form from Dylan Strome, Capitals forward, and Ivan Barbashev, Golden Knights forward, could influence the game, as Strome has five goals and five assists over the past 10 games, and Barbashev has five goals and four assists.
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Lightning take win streak into matchup with the Hurricanes

The Tampa Bay Lightning seek to keep a six-game win streak alive when they take on the Carolina Hurricanes.

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