Anton Khudobin is in line to start Friday's game against the Capitals.

Khudobin is in line to start Friday's game against the Capitals.

Analysis:

With Khudobin slated to start Friday, expect the team to roll with Cam Ward (who the Hurricanes will honor with a special pre-game ceremony Friday in the wake of his 500th NHL game played) on Saturday against the Islanders.