Ovechkin's Farewell Tour: Capitals Visit Canes in Raleigh The Washington Capitals travel to Raleigh to face the Carolina Hurricanes, potentially the last time Alexander Ovechkin plays in the tOwn where he was drafted. The Canes are on a hot streak, but will miss captain Jordan Staal due to injury. The Carolina Hurricanes face the Washington Capitals at Lenovo Center tonight, marking a significant occasion for superstar Alexander Ovechkin, who is retiring at the end of the season. This game could be his lAst in Raleigh, where he was first drafted in 2004. The matchup also features a high-flying Canes team riding a five-game win streak and sporting a 7-2 record, while the Capitals sit at 4-2-1. Key absences include Carolina captain Jordan Staal (calf tear) and Capitals defenders Matt Roy and Pierre Luc Dubois. The game starts at 6:45 PM and will be broadcast on HHN and 99.9 FM.