Tuesday's playoff slate includes the Carolina Hurricanes visiting the Washington Capitals for the first game of the NHL Playoffs Second Round, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Hurricanes are the favorite (-123) in this matchup with the Capitals (+103).
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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we project to secure the win in Tuesday's NHL Playoffs Second Round action.
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final tally of Capitals 4, Hurricanes 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (+103)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have a 47-30-5 record overall, with a 6-6-12 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Carolina is 13-4-3 (29 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Hurricanes registered just one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has taken 11 points from the 16 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (4-9-3 record).
- The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals 57 times, and are 47-7-3 in those games (to record 97 points).
- In the 30 games when Carolina has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 17-10-3 record (37 points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 39-24-5 (83 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 10-6-1 to record 21 points.
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 51-22-9 record this season and are 9-9-18 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Washington has earned 36 points (15-4-6) in its 25 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Capitals registered only one goal in 11 games and have gone 1-9-1 (three points).
- Washington has earned six points (2-8-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Capitals have scored more than two goals in 61 games, earning 110 points from those contests.
- This season, Washington has scored a single power-play goal in 32 games and registered 43 points with a record of 20-9-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 32-11-4 (68 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 38 times this season, and earned 49 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.24 | Goals Scored | 3.49 | 2nd |
| 10th | 2.8 | Goals Allowed | 2.79 | 8th |
| 2nd | 31.7 | Shots | 27.6 | 22nd |
| 1st | 24.9 | Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 10th |
| 25th | 18.7% | Power Play % | 23.53% | 14th |
| 1st | 83.61% | Penalty Kill % | 82.01% | 5th |
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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