(capitals vs hurricanes) Why is this trending now

“Capitals vs. Hurricanes” is trending because the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes are playing an NHL preseason matchup at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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As part of the final stretch of NHL preseason games leading up to the regular season, this divisional rivalry routinely drives a spike in search volume and social media discussion around live scores, line combinations, highlights, and player performances.