Capitals host Wild following Hutson's two-goal performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The Washington Capitals face off against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. EST. This matchup follows the Capitals' recent 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators, aided by Cole Hutson's two goals. Washington has a home record of 6-2-0, while Minnesota stands at 5-3-2 on the road. The game marks the first meeting this season between these two teams. Both squads have notable injuries: the Capitals lack Rasmus Sandin, Patrick Thomas, and Vincent Desharnais, while the Wild are without Jared Spurgeon, Filip Gustavsson, and Nick Foligno, among others.
- •Capitals are 8-4 overall, Wild are 9-3-3.
- •Capitals scored 43 goals, given up 37 this season.
- •Wild are undefeated when scoring three or more goals.
- •Capitals have three players out injured for this game.
- •First matchup between the teams this season.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Capitals take on the Wild after Hutson's 2-goal performance
"Minnesota Wild (9-3-3, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (8-4, in the Metropolitan Division)Washington; Sunday, 3:30 p.
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