Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks and Prediction – 5/6/2025

Carolina Hurricanes (47-24-11) vs. Washington Capitals (51-23-8)
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
TV: ESPN

Previous Games:

  • Hurricanes: Won 4 of 5 in Round 1 vs. New Jersey

  • Capitals: Won 4 of 5 in Round 1 vs. Montreal

Head-to-Head:

Carolina took the regular season series 2-1, but Washington has dominated the recent home matchups, winning 11 of their last 13 at Capital One Arena. This is Game 1 of the second round, and both teams enter with momentum, but Washington has been the more balanced unit at both ends of the ice lately.

Carolina Hurricanes Breakdown:

Carolina looked sharp against New Jersey, outscoring the Devils 19-14 in five games. They’ve averaged 3.8 goals per game over their last 10 and are generating plenty of offensive volume (33.3 shots per game), but goaltending is a concern. Frederik Andersen has struggled recently with a 3.07 GAA and .879 SV%, giving up 4 goals in the Game 5 clincher.

Key Players:

  • Sebastian Aho: 12 points (4 goals, 8 assists) in last 10 games

  • Seth Jarvis: 11 points (4 goals, 7 assists)

  • Andrei Svechnikov: Leads team with 5 playoff goals

Washington Capitals Breakdown:

The Capitals have won 4 of their last 5 and are riding a 3-game home win streak. Offensively, they’ve been efficient, averaging 2.8 goals on just 27.6 shots, but their strength lies in goaltending and defense. Logan Thompson has been elite with a 2.23 GAA and .923 SV% across his last 10 starts. They’ve allowed just 6 goals in their 4 playoff wins and are thriving on special teams, with an 86.4% penalty kill.

Key Players:

  • Dylan Strome: 15 points (6 goals, 9 assists) in last 10 games

  • Alex Ovechkin: 9 points (6 goals, 3 assists)

  • Connor McMichael: 5 playoff points

Betting Trends:

Carolina Hurricanes:

  • 4-1 SU in last 5 games

  • 1-7 SU in last 8 road games

  • 8-4 SU in last 12 vs. Washington

Washington Capitals:

  • 4-1 SU in last 5 games

  • 11-2 SU in last 13 home games

  • 3-game home win streak

Exact Score Prediction:

Washington Capitals 4 – Carolina Hurricanes 2

Our Best Bet:

Washington Capitals ML (+105)

Despite being underdogs, the Capitals are the stronger overall team right now. They have the edge in goaltending, defensive structure, and home-ice advantage. With Carolina’s road struggles and Andersen's inconsistency in net, Washington is in a prime spot to strike first in this series.

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