Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks - NHL
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by Taavi Pailk in NHL Picks
NHL Metropolitan Division leaders, the Carolina Hurricanes, will try to extend their four-game winning streak on Tuesday night at the Lenovo Center against the slumping Washington Capitals.
The Capitals face their divisional rivals after going 1-1-5 across their last seven outings. With Alex Ovechkin struggling, the Washington offense has had a really tough time, letting down the team's outstanding defense.
Despite their recent poor spell, the Capitals maintain the best defensive record in the NHL, with 2.47 goals allowed per game. Logan Thompson leads all goalies in the league with a 1.61 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage.
On Tuesday, the Capitals defense faces one of the toughest tests in the NHL. The Hurricanes are scoring 3.87 goals per game, ranking third in the league. Strangely, they have scored only six power-play goals, but their overall depth in offensive talent has compensated for their lack of success with the man advantage.
Carolina's defense also deserves credit, as the team's backline has remained strong despite losing several players to injury. The latest blue-liner to go down is Charles-Alexis Legault, who suffered a skate cut on his hand during Sunday’s victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Washington Capitals - Carolina Hurricanes Key Points
- Carolina defeated Washington 4-1 in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
- The Hurricanes hold a 5-1-0 home record this season, losing only to the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3.
- The Capitals have gone 3-3-1 on the road, losing four straight away outings.
- Including the postseason, Alex Ovechkin & Co. have lost five consecutive trips to Raleigh.
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Our Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
The Capitals find themselves in a funk, and it won't be easy to break out of it on Tuesday against a top team like the Hurricanes. However, Spencer Carbery's team could make things interesting if they perform at a high level defensively.
Carolina is among the highest-scoring sides in the league but also has a top-10 defensive record. Opponents have scored only 2.80 goals per game against Rod Brind'Amour's team. The Hurricanes are capable of racking up goals in a hurry, but they also have the ability to win games by suffocating teams with strong defense.
Our prediction for Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Under 6.0 goals.
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