Capitals vs Hurricanes Prediction
The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes face off on Sunday in an NHL showdown at PNC Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Capitals vs Hurricanes prediction.
Can The Capitals Get the Offense Going?
The Capitals offense has been a major problem all season and they need to try to get the offense going here. On Thursday the Capitals scored three goals but that wasn’t enough as they ended up losing in a shootout. Last Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks the offense scored four goals and they need that offense to step up here. The Capitals are averaging 2.5 goals while their defense is giving 2.85 goals per game. If the offense struggles, this is going to be a long game.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has scored a goal in six of the Capitals' last seven games at PNC Arena.
- Max Pacioretty has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 Sunday appearances.
- Dylan Strome has recorded an assist in each of his five previous appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
- John Carlson ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference for time on ice (25:40) this season.
Hurricanes Look to Bounce Back
The Hurricanes faced off against the Nashville Predators on Friday and they scored five goals, but it wasn’t enough as the defense gave up six goals. There were five different goal scorers for the Huricanes. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.27 goals while their defense is giving up 3.27 goals per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league while the defense is ranked 19th. Sebastian Aho is having a big season and has scored 11 goals and added 15 assists so far this season.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Sebastian Aho has scored at least one goal in each of the Hurricanes' last three home games.
- Martin Necas has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes' last four home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Jack Drury has recorded a point in seven of the Hurricanes' last eight games as favorites.
- Jaccob Slavin has the most Shorthanded Goals for the Hurricanes this season (2).
Capitals vs Hurricanes Betting Prediction
The Hurricanes are going to bounce back in a big way. The Capitals are playing in their second game in as many nights and the Hurricanes are the better team. The Hurricanes offense is averaging 3.27 goals per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score again here. The Capitals aren’t going to be keeping up and the Hurricanes are going to get the job done here.
