The third-place team in the Eastern Conference, the Carolina Hurricanes (47-22-7), host the ninth-ranked Washington Capitals (36-29-10) at PNC Arena on Friday at 7:00 PM ET.
Carolina lost 4-1 at home in its last game on April 4 against the Boston Bruins.
Washington’s last game was a home loss, 4-1, to the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 4.