Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks - NHL
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by Stephen Abiola in NHL Picks
Carolina Hurricanes will want to bounce back from their season-opening loss when they host Washington Capitals on Friday night at the Lenovo Center. The Hurricanes allowed the Panthers to score late in OT to spoil their banner night. The reigning Stanley Cup champions put up a tough defensive battle before letting Gustav Forsling score with five seconds left in OT. Bookmakers are backing the Hurricanes to bounce back tonight as the -140 betting favorites.
Washington Capitals, meanwhile, will be looking to get their season off to a bright start with a surprise win over the defending champions. The Capitals looked sharp during the preseason, winning three of their four assignments. Their only defeat was against the Bruins after losing 3-2 in OT. During the preseason, the Capitals bagged a total of 22 goals and 15 assists, showcasing their offensive efficiency this season. They’re an exciting choice tonight.
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Form
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Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals Latest Matches
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Carolina Hurricanes against Washington Capitals : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
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Players list
B. Bussi
P. Kochetkov
J. Slavin
S. Gostisbehere
J. Chatfield
K. Miller
S. Walker
C. Legault
W. Carrier
J. Martinook
N. Deslauriers
S. Aho
N. Ehlers
T. Hall
E. Robinson
J. Blake
L. Stankoven
A. Svechnikov
M. Jankowski
J. Staal
L. Thompson
C. Stevenson
M. Fehervary
J. Chychrun
T. Van Riemsdyk
D. McIlrath
M. Roy
C. Hutson
A. Ovechkin
I. Protas
B. Duhaime
A. Beauvillier
D. Strome
T. Wilson
R. Leonard
I. Miroshnichenko
J. Sourdif
H. Lapierre
A. Protas
C. McMichael
Carolina Hurricanes - Washington Capitals Key Points
- The total goals stayed under in six of the last eight Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals clashes
- The total goals stayed under 6.5 in three of the last four Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals clashes.
- The total goals stayed under 6.5 in three of the last four Carolina Hurricanes matches.
- The total goals stayed under 6.5 in four of the last six Washington Capitals matches.
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Our Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction
Carolina Hurricanes will be keen to shake off their opening-day defeat with a dominant performance. The defending champions have gone 4-1 in their last five home games while posting a 6-2 record in their previous eight matches. They showed their defensive grit on Tuesday, limiting the Panthers to just a single goal. However, Washington Capitals are also looking great, having gone 7-1 in their last eight games. They showed a strong defensive performance during the preseason, blocking 41 shots. Therefore, we expect the total goals to stay under 6.5.
Our prediction for Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals: Under 6.5 goals.
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