The Carolina Hurricanes (46-27-4, riding a three-game losing streak) go on the road against the Washington Capitals (49-19-9) at Capital One Arena. The contest on Thursday, April 10 starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will pick up the victory in Thursday's game.
The Capitals have scored 33 goals during their past 10 games, while giving up 34 goals. A total of 20 power-play opportunities during that time have resulted in six power-play goals (30.0%). They are 5-4-1 over those contests.
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final score of Capitals 4, Hurricanes 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (+134)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have finished 5-4-9 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 46-27-4.
- 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 seven games this season the Hurricanes registered just one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has scored exactly two goals in 14 games this season (4-8-2 record, 10 points).
- The Hurricanes are 42-6-2 in the 50 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 86 points).
- In the 26 games when Carolina has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 15-8-3 to record 33 points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Carolina is 35-21-4 (74 points).
- The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Hurricanes went 9-6-0 in those matchups (18 points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 7-9-16 record in overtime matchups this season and a 49-19-9 overall record.
- In the 24 games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 34 points.
- This season the Capitals recorded just one goal in 10 games and have gone 1-8-1 (three points).
- Washington has earned six points (2-7-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Capitals have earned 98 points in their 54 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal in 29 games and registered 39 points with a record of 18-8-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 29-10-4 (62 points).
- The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 32 games. The Capitals finished 19-8-5 in those contests (43 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.21 | Goals Scored | 3.58 | 1st |
| 8th | 2.7 | Goals Allowed | 2.7 | 8th |
| 2nd | 31.8 | Shots | 27.6 | 21st |
| 1st | 24.8 | Shots Allowed | 27 | 9th |
| 23rd | 18.64% | Power Play % | 23.08% | 13th |
| 1st | 84.89% | Penalty Kill % | 81.5% | 6th |
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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