Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks - NHL

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Carolina Hurricanes
5/12/25 19:00
Washington Capitals

Prediction:

 

Under 5.5 Goals

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 by Edgar Jibran | in NHL Picks

The first game in the NHL series for next Monday corresponds to the clash between Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals, teams from the Metropolitan Division which are expecting to deliver a very attractive fourth game of their series. In this matter, it totally makes sense to have Carolina Hurricanes as the big favorites to win after getting a very solid victory during the third game of the series (4-0).

In this regard, it’s more than necessary to note that Carolina Hurricanes were able to show an offensive performance very related to the one shown during the first game of the series, in which they also summed up an important victory. With this in mind, the Hurricanes must be able to put Washington on a very complicated scenario, as winning this game would put them just one game away from the Eastern Conference final.

On Washington Capitals’ side, this team hasn’t been able to score more than three goals in the current series, a very concerning fact when taking into consideration that this will be the fourth game of the series. In addition, it must be noted that Ovechkin has been the only player to shoot more than four times on target in one game, so an increase in their offensive effectiveness is expected for the next games to remain alive in the competition.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Form

Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals Latest Matches

Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes Latest matches
L W W W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

May 10, 2025 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
4 :  0
Washington Capitals

May 8, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
3 :  1
Carolina Hurricanes

May 6, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
1 :  2
Carolina Hurricanes

Apr 29, 2025 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
5 :  4
New Jersey Devils

Apr 27, 2025 - NHL

New Jersey Devils
2 :  5
Carolina Hurricanes

Apr 17, 2025 - NHL

Ottawa Senators
7 :  5
Carolina Hurricanes
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

May 10, 2025 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
4 :  0
Washington Capitals

Apr 29, 2025 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
5 :  4
New Jersey Devils

Apr 12, 2025 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
7 :  3
New York Rangers

Apr 2, 2025 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
5 :  1
Washington Capitals

Mar 30, 2025 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
6 :  4
New York Islanders

Mar 28, 2025 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
4 :  1
Montreal Canadiens
L L L W W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

May 8, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
3 :  1
Carolina Hurricanes

May 6, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
1 :  2
Carolina Hurricanes

Apr 27, 2025 - NHL

New Jersey Devils
2 :  5
Carolina Hurricanes

Apr 17, 2025 - NHL

Ottawa Senators
7 :  5
Carolina Hurricanes

Apr 5, 2025 - NHL

Boston Bruins
5 :  1
Carolina Hurricanes

Apr 4, 2025 - NHL

Detroit Red Wings
5 :  3
Carolina Hurricanes
Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals Latest matches
L L W L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

May 10, 2025 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
4 :  0
Washington Capitals

May 8, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
3 :  1
Carolina Hurricanes

May 6, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
1 :  2
Carolina Hurricanes

Apr 27, 2025 - NHL

Montreal Canadiens
2 :  5
Washington Capitals

Apr 17, 2025 - NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins
5 :  2
Washington Capitals

Apr 12, 2025 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
7 :  0
Washington Capitals
L L W W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

May 8, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
3 :  1
Carolina Hurricanes

May 6, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
1 :  2
Carolina Hurricanes

Mar 7, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
5 :  2
Detroit Red Wings

Mar 3, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
5 :  4
Ottawa Senators

Mar 1, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
1 :  3
Tampa Bay Lightning

Feb 1, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
4 :  5
Winnipeg Jets
W L L L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

May 10, 2025 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
4 :  0
Washington Capitals

Apr 27, 2025 - NHL

Montreal Canadiens
2 :  5
Washington Capitals

Apr 17, 2025 - NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins
5 :  2
Washington Capitals

Apr 12, 2025 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
7 :  0
Washington Capitals

Apr 2, 2025 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
5 :  1
Washington Capitals

Apr 1, 2025 - NHL

Boston Bruins
3 :  4
Washington Capitals

Carolina Hurricanes against Washington Capitals : Head to Head (H2H)

Carolina Hurricanes

67 %

Washington Capitals

33 %

May 10, 2025 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
4 :  0
Washington Capitals

May 8, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
3 :  1
Carolina Hurricanes

May 6, 2025 - NHL

Washington Capitals
1 :  2
Carolina Hurricanes

Apr 2, 2025 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
5 :  1
Washington Capitals

Dec 20, 2024 - NHL

Washington Capitals
3 :  1
Carolina Hurricanes

Nov 3, 2024 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
4 :  2
Washington Capitals

Players list

Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes

P. Kochetkov

F. Andersen

B. Burns

S. Walker

J. Chatfield

D. Orlov

J. Slavin

S. Gostisbehere

J. Kotkaniemi

J. Blake

L. Stankoven

S. Jarvis

A. Svechnikov

E. Robinson

T. Hall

J. Staal

S. Aho

W. Carrier

J. Roslovic

J. Martinook

Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals

C. Lindgren

L. Thompson

M. Roy

J. Chychrun

R. Sandin

A. Alexeyev

J. Carlson

T. Van Riemsdyk

B. Duhaime

P. Dubois

A. Mangiapane

A. Protas

C. McMichael

T. Wilson

L. Eller

A. Ovechkin

N. Dowd

A. Beauvillier

D. Strome

R. Leonard

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Carolina Hurricanes
CD Huachipato Washington Capitals
Top Goalscorer
Canada S. Jarvis (38 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
A. Ovechkin (49 Goals)
Best assists
Finland S. Aho (54 Assists)
Best assists
Canada D. Strome (62 Assists)

Carolina Hurricanes - Washington Capitals Key Points

  1. Carolina Hurricanes at home won their last four games in a row, in which they were able to score three or more goals per game.
  2. Washington Capitals won only one out of their last four away games, being worth noting that they scored more than three goals during their 2-5 victory over Montreal Canadiens.
  3. Carolina Hurricanes at home in direct duels against Washington Capitals, hold a streak of four consecutive victories in a row.
  4. Washington Capitals in face-to-face away games against Carolina Hurricanes, haven’t been able to win since November 2021.

Our Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction

To conclude, the NHL playoffs’ series already are offering the most attractive games of the season, and even though Carolina Hurricanes have been offering a very good level during the season, the reality is that their irregularity could play against them in this kind of instance. Therefore, the pick for Carolina Hurricanes – Washington Capitals is: Under 5.5 Goals!

Prediction:

 

Under 5.5 Goals

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