Raanta will get the starting nod at home against Washington on Friday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Raanta has won three of his last four starts, allowing two or fewer goals in each. He's now 10-4-2 on the year with a solid .917 save percentage and 2.29 GAA through 18 games this season. This will be his first matchup against the Capitals this season.