In this article, we will formulate a Capitals vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, May 6, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes (51-30-6, 40-47 ATS) eliminated the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the playoffs, as expected. Game 5 of the series was the most efficient one as the teams produced nine goals and the Canes won 5-4 in the second overtime. Sebastian Aho scored a pair of power-play goals, while Taylor Hall, Jackson Blake, and Andrei Svechnikov also scored for Carolina. Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 31 of 34 shots he faced.
The Hurricanes score 3.80 goals per game on average in the playoffs (5th), while they concede 2.20 GPG (1st). This postseason, Sebastian Aho leads the team with 8 points (3 G and 5 A). Andrei Svechnikov has 6 points (5 G and 1 A), while Seth Jarvis chips in with 5 points (2 G and 3 A).
Frederik Andersen (3-1-0) is expected to start for the Hurricanes at the goal on Tuesday against the Capitals. The 35-year-old is allowing 1.59 goals per game this playoffs with a .936 SV% and no shutouts.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals (55-23-9, 49-38 ATS) advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 4-1 series win over the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens managed to win Game 3, but that was all from them as the Capitals won the next two and clinched the series. In the latest 4-1 victory, Alex Ovechkin, Jakob Chychrun, Tom Wilson, and Brandon Duhaime scored for Washington, while Logan Thompson saved 28 of 29 shots he faced.
The Capitals average 3.60 goals per game this postseason (6th), while they allow 2.40 GPG (2nd). Dylan Strome leads the team with 9 points (2 G and 7 A). Connor McMichael contributes 5 points (3 G and 2 A), while Tom Wilson has 5 points (2 G and 3 A).
Logan Thompson (4-1-0) will likely take his place in the cage for the Capitals on Tuesday against the Hurricanes. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.23 goals per game this playoffs with a .923 SV% and no shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Fourteen of the last 16 games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Capitals’ last five games as home underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last four road games following an overtime win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 15 of the Capitals’ last 17 games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Hurricanes’ last four games as favorites against the Capitals.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Washington Capitals rank T8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.79).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 25th in the league in power play percentage this season (18.70%).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (24.9).
Capitals vs Hurricanes Prediction
The Hurricanes won six of the previous ten H2H encounters. This season, the series is tied at 2-2. Only three of the last ten H2H duels went Over, and considering how these teams are playing defensively in the playoffs, I expect another low-scoring affair. They have the two best defenses in the postseason, and I think one goal will be the difference on Tuesday. I am going with a tight clash and Under.