Free NHL Prediction: Hurricanes vs. Capitals Odds
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NHL Handicapping Analysis:
(47-30-5) Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals (51-22-9)
- NHL Starting Goalies: Frederik Andersen vs. Logan Thompson
Date: Tuesday, May 6th
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
NHL Puckline Betting Lines: Hurricanes -1.5 | Capitals +1.5 (Bet Now!)
Hockey Moneyline Odds: Hurricanes -124 | Capitals +106
NHL Total: O/U 5.5
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Frederik Andersen vs. Logan Thompson
The gloves are off and the stakes are sky-high as Carolina (47-30-5) battles Washington (51-22-9) in Game 1 of Round 2 — and this series is starting with a bang!
The Hurricanes and Capitals are all square at 0-0, but don’t expect that to last long.
Projected to start in goal: Frederik Andersen for the Canes and Logan Thompson for the Caps. Andersen, fresh off a new one-year, $2.75 million extension, is locked in for a fifth season with Carolina.
He’s been a rock since joining the team, and after skating full-speed in practice, he’s expected to be ready to go after missing Game 5 vs. New Jersey.
Thompson, meanwhile, enters hot. He stopped 28 in Washington’s series-clinching win over Montreal and looked sharp until a freak deflection broke the shutout. With a sizzling 2.23 GAA and .923 save percentage in the first round, he’s more than ready.
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Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina improved to 47-30-5 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total set at 6 goals, resulting in a push.
Carolina scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes then scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the victory.
Carolina Hurricanes Stats
Dmitry Orlov scored twice for the Hurricanes in their 4-2 win over the Capitals, bringing his season total to three goals. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and also picked up two assists, now with 12 assists this season. Andrei Svechnikov netted his sixth goal, an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the game.
Carolina fired 45 shots on goal but went scoreless on the power play. They had 14 giveaways and scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal in the third.
Carolina’s defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they shut out the Capitals in the second and third, leading to a 4-2 win. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the Hurricanes’ defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.
Washington Capitals
With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 51-22-9. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing the Hurricanes to score the game’s first goal at 5:59 in the first period. The Capitals responded with two goals in the first, but the Hurricanes scored three unanswered to secure the win.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number, resulting in a push. Washington was the underdog on the puck line, and failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period, with Alex Ovechkin tying the game at 19:16 and Brandon Duhaime giving them the lead at 19:49, before the Hurricanes took control.
Washington Capitals Stats
Alex Ovechkin netted his seventh goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his second in the Capitals’ 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, with Duhaime scoring on one of his 3 attempts.
Washington’s offense was held in check after a 2-goal first period, with the team finishing with 21 shots on goal. The Capitals recorded 15 giveaways in the game.
Washington’s defense gave up the first goal of the game, but they took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission. However, they allowed two more goals in the second period and another in the third, leading to a 4-2 loss. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, and the Capitals’ defense recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals NHL Hockey Betting Trends
- The Hurricanes are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Capitals are 2-3 puck line in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Hurricanes are 2-8 puck line in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Capitals have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Hurricanes’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Capitals’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free NHL Hockey Betting Prediction: Capitals +1.5 \ Parlay w/ OVER
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Capitals to come out with a win against the Hurricanes while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +106, I’m placing my bet on the Capitals to win tonight.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Capitals winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Capitals straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like the OVER. I’m expecting some goals tonight.
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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals NHL Hockey Betting Tweet Of The Day
Just like the Caps, #StanleyCup Playoffs lawn signs are back for Round 2!
Pick up your free sign today at the Team Store at @MedStarIceplex (9 AM – 7 PM) and the Team Store at @CapitalOneArena (11 AM – 5 PM).#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/w8s3tUN9Pk
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) May 6, 2025
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