The Carolina Hurricanes (18-9-2, second in the Eastern Conference) and the Washington Capitals (18-9-3, first in conference), square off on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which squad we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.
Over the past 10 games, the Capitals have put up a record of 8-1-1. They have put up 43 goals, while their opponents have scored 21. They have gone on the power play 30 times during that span, and have capitalized with six goals (20.0% of opportunities).
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Capitals 4, Hurricanes 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-104)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 5-2-7 in overtime contests on their way to an 18-9-2 overall record.
- Carolina has 15 points (7-2-1) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Hurricanes recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
- Carolina has lost both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals 20 times, and are 17-1-2 in those games (to record 36 points).
- In the 12 games when Carolina has scored a single power-play goal, it went 8-4-0 to register 16 points.
- In the 26 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 17-7-2 (36 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a record of 18-9-3 this season and are 1-3-4 in overtime games.
- In the seven games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
- This season the Capitals recorded just one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
- Washington has five points (2-1-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Capitals have scored at least three goals in 21 games, earning 32 points from those contests.
- This season, Washington has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 10 games and picked up 18 points with a record of 9-1-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 9-6-1 (19 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 8-1-1 to register 17 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.34 | Goals Scored | 3.43 | 3rd |
| 11th | 2.83 | Goals Allowed | 2.4 | 2nd |
| 2nd | 33.1 | Shots | 29.5 | 8th |
| 1st | 24.1 | Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 9th |
| 26th | 15.73% | Power Play % | 15.91% | 25th |
| 23rd | 78.57% | Penalty Kill % | 75.27% | 28th |
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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