The Eastern Conference's second-ranked squad, the Carolina Hurricanes (45-24-4), host the top-ranked unit in the conference, the Washington Capitals (48-17-9), on Wednesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. ET on TNT.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Wednesday's hockey action.
During the last 10 contests for the Capitals, their offense has totaled 38 goals while their defense has allowed 30 (they have a 6-3-1 record in those games). In 20 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored two goals (10.0% conversion rate).
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final score of Hurricanes 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-219)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes (45-24-4 overall) have a 5-4-9 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- In the 18 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-4-2 record (good for 26 points).
- In the six games this season the Hurricanes registered just one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has scored a pair of goals in 14 games this season (4-8-2 record, 10 points).
- The Hurricanes are 41-5-2 in the 48 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 84 points).
- In the 26 games when Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 15-8-3 to register 33 points.
- In the 56 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 34-18-4 (72 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents 15 times, and went 9-6-0 (18 points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have posted a record of 7-9-16 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 48-17-9.
- Washington has earned 34 points (14-4-6) in its 24 games decided by one goal.
- Across the eight games this season the Capitals ended with just one goal, they have earned three points.
- When Washington has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-7-2 record).
- The Capitals have earned 96 points in their 53 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Washington has scored a single power-play goal in 27 games and picked up 39 points with a record of 18-6-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 28-9-4 (60 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 31 times this season, and earned 43 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.26 | Goals Scored | 3.64 | 1st |
| 8th | 2.66 | Goals Allowed | 2.65 | 7th |
| 2nd | 31.6 | Shots | 27.7 | 21st |
| 1st | 25 | Shots Allowed | 27 | 9th |
| 25th | 18.47% | Power Play % | 22.11% | 15th |
| 2nd | 84.65% | Penalty Kill % | 81.94% | 7th |
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: TNT
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- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
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