National Hockey League match between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center.
The Carolina Hurricanes host the Washington Capitals at the Lenovo Center on Tuesday, October 13. It's a matchup that puts two of the East Coast's biggest hockey rivals on the same ice, and since the Hurricanes are the ones presenting, it's a home game for Raleigh.
There's a bit of extra weight to this one: the Hurricanes are coming into it as Stanley Cup Champions, so they're defending their title on home ice. The Capitals are making the trip from D.C. to take them on, and given the history between these two, it's the kind of game that usually draws a crowd. The Lenovo Center is well-known around here for its lively atmosphere and for hosting sports events that can get pretty intense, and this fits right into that.
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If you're planning to go, the game starts at 6:45 PM, and the doors open an hour before that, so you've got plenty of time to get in and settle before the first puck drops. The arena is at 1400 Edwards Mill Rd. in West Raleigh, right in the heart of the city's sports scene. Tickets start at $58, and since it's a Tuesday night, it's a good way to break up the work week with some hockey.
