Hurricanes vs. Capitals Prediction & Picks

The Carolina Hurricanes (16-12-2) square off against the Washington Capitals (14-9-4) at PNC Arena on Sunday, December 17 at 6:00 PM ET on BSSO, MNMT, and NHL Network. The Hurricanes fell to the Nashville Predators 6-5 in overtime in their last outing, while the Capitals are coming off a 3-1 loss to the Nashville Predators.

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The Hurricanes are 4-4-2 over the last 10 contests, totaling 32 total goals (seven power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 25.9%). They have allowed 31 goals to their opponents.

Before watching this matchup, here's a look at which club we pick to emerge with the victory in Sunday's action on the ice.

Hurricanes vs. Capitals Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final result of Hurricanes 4, Capitals 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-250)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

• The Hurricanes have gone 4-2-6 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 16-12-2.
• Carolina is 6-4-2 (14 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Hurricanes registered just one goal, they lost every time.
• Carolina finished 1-3-0 in the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
• The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals in 21 games (15-4-2, 32 points).
• In the 12 games when Carolina has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 14 points after finishing 7-5-0.
• In the 24 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 14-8-2 (30 points).
• The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 2-2-0 (four points).

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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: BSSO, MNMT, and NHL Network
• Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina

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