The Washington Capitals (36-29-10) travel to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes (47-22-7) on Friday, April 5th. This game will be played at PNC Arena in Raleigh and televised on ESPN+. Both the Capitals and Hurricanes will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Capitals vs Hurricanes

The Washington Capitals Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

On the season, the Capitals are 36-29-10 and have 82 points, which puts them in 9th place in the Eastern Conference and 5th place in the Metropolitan Division. In their last ten games, Washington has gone 5-5, and they have lost two straight games.

When playing on the road this season, the Capitals have gone 16-17-4, and they have lost two straight road games. As the underdog, Washington has gone 22-26-8, and they have lost two straight games as the underdog.

On the road this year, the Capitals have a puck line record of 17-20, and they have gone 36-39 on the season. So far, Washington has 18 wins by multiple goals and 18 wins by just one goal.

As the underdog, the Capitals have a puck line record of 31-25, and their average scoring margin as the underdog is -.9 goals per game. In their last ten games, the team’s puck line record is 5-5, and their average scoring margin on the road is -.8 goals per game.

After suffering a 4-1 loss at home to the Penguins, the Capitals are looking to bounce back today. During the initial two periods, the Capitals struggled offensively and remained without a goal, but they finally broke through with one goal in the third period. Their one goal came during a power play situation. In total, they took 31 shots on goal and had 11 giveaways.

Coming in as the underdog, Washington not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the puck line. With a combined total of 5 goals, the game concluded below the over/under line of 6.

The Carolina Hurricanes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Hurricanes are 25-10-4 and have been favored in 69 of their 76 games. In the Eastern Conference, Carolina is in 3rd place and has a record of 32-14 against conference opponents. Over their last ten games, the Hurricanes have gone 7-3.

This season, Carolina has a record of 47-22-7 and has earned 101 points. Against Metropolitan Division foes, the Hurricanes have gone 14-9, and they are 44-18-7 when favored. Over their last five games, Carolina has gone 3-2.

At home this season, the Hurricanes are 16-23 vs. the puck line and have an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game. Overall, Carolina has gone 32-44 vs. the puck line, and they have 30 wins by multiple goals.

Carolina’s puck line record in their last 10 home games is 4-6, and their puck line record vs. the Eastern Conference is 28-41. In their last 3 games, the Hurricanes have gone 2-1 vs. the puck line.

Following a 4-1 loss at home to the Bruins, the Hurricanes are eager to bounce back. In terms of offense, the Hurricanes faced a dry spell in the first and third periods against the Bruins, but they managed to score one time in the second period. During power plays, the team scored one goal. In total, they recorded 29 shots on goal and had 13 giveaways.

Carolina went into the game favored by -1.5, giving them a loss vs. the puck line. The game finished below the over/under line of 5.5 with a combined total of 5 goals.

Washington Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Capitals are averaging 2.7 goals per game which is 28th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 30th in the league. The Washington offense is ranked 20th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 32nd in the NHL.

This season, the Capitals’ have an over/under record of 34-38-3. Throughout the season, they have played 36 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 5.9 goals per game.

Hurricanes Offense Breakdown

The Hurricanes come into the game scoring an average of 3.3 goals per game, putting them 8th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 4th in the league. The Hurricanes went 34-19 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 11-1.

This season, the Hurricanes’ have an over/under record of 30-45-1. Throughout the season, they have played 39 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6 goals per game.

Washington Team Defense

Washington defense takes on the Hurricanes ranked 15th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 30.6 shots per game against Washington. They also are 8th in shutouts, with 6 shutouts.

Carolina Team Defense

Carolina defense takes on the Capitals ranked 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 25.7 shots per game against Carolina. They also are 2nd in shutouts, with 7 shutouts.

Capitals vs Hurricanes Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Washington has an puck line record of 3-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
• In their last five games at home, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 4-1 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
• The Hurricanes have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Washington has an puck line mark of 3-7 while going 7-3 straight up.

Capitals vs Hurricanes Prediction

If you’re considering a direct moneyline bet, the Hurricanes is the choice to make. However, with a payout of -262, you might want to use this bet as a building block for a parlay.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Capitals to cover. Even in the event of a Hurricanes victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Capitals should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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