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The Carolina Hurricanes (11-4, second in the Eastern Conference) take on an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Washington Capitals (7-7-1, 14th in the Eastern Conference), on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we expect to take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey contest.
In the last 10 games, the Capitals are 3-6-1. They have totaled 28 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 27. They have gone on the power play 31 times during that span, and have capitalized with five goals (16.1% of opportunities).
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score of Hurricanes 4, Capitals 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-163)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have an 11-4 record overall, with a 3-0-3 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- Carolina has eight points (4-2-0) in the six games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Hurricanes recorded just one goal, they lost both times.
- Carolina has lost the only game this season when it scored two goals.
- The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals in 12 games (11-1-0, 22 points).
- In the six games when Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 5-1-0 to register 10 points.
- In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 10-2-0 (20 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals (7-7-1 overall) have posted a record of 1-1-2 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- Washington has earned four points (2-3-0) in its five games decided by one goal.
- This season the Capitals recorded just one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
- Washington failed to win the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Capitals have earned 13 points in their nine games with three or more goals scored.
- Washington has scored a lone power-play goal in five games this season and has registered eight points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 4-4-1 (nine points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 3-1-0 to register six points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3.87 | Goals Scored | 2.8 | 22nd |
| 9th | 2.8 | Goals Allowed | 2.47 | 1st |
| 2nd | 33.3 | Shots | 29.4 | 7th |
| 10th | 26.5 | Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 4th |
| 29th | 13.95% | Power Play % | 14.89% | 28th |
| 10th | 82% | Penalty Kill % | 71.74% | 27th |
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
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