Following the first three games of the second-round series between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes, one thing is apparent. Specifically, the Hurricanes can clamp down tighter defensively. Additionally, Carolina likely has a Stanley Cup betting odds advantage in goal. Still, Washington is the top seed in the Eastern Conference for a reason. But unless the Caps can crack the tight Carolina back end, an early exit is likely. Since Washington won the 2018 Stanley Cup championship, they have not been anywhere near that level. By contrast, Carolina is one of the NHL’s most consistent teams.
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Update: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals
| Date and Time: | Monday, May 12, 2025, 7 PM ET. |
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| Location: | Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC |
| TV Coverage: | TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, TVAS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | +1½ -118 | 5½ +101 | +220 |  |
| Miami Hurricanes | -1½ -102 | 5½ -117 | -250 | |
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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals Series Schedule
Carolina leads series 2-1
- Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Capitals 1 (OT)
- Game 2: Capitals 3, Hurricanes 1
- Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Capitals 0
- Game 4: Capitals at Hurricanes, Monday, May 12, 7 p.m. ET; TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, TVAS
- Game 5: Hurricanes at Capitals, Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m. ET; TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, TVAS
- Game 6: Capitals at Hurricanes, Saturday, May 17, TBD; TVAS *
- Game 7: Hurricanes at Capitals, Monday, May 19, TBD; ESPN, TVAS *
* If necessary
Carolina Hurricanes Overview
So far in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Carolina got the cash in six out of eight games. Carolina went under the online wagering total in six of their eight postseason games.
Andrei Svechnikov has been outstanding for Carolina with six goals, seven points, and a +3. Additionally, Sebastian Aho has three goals, six assists, nine points, and a +1. Defenseman Jacob Slavin has been a presence with two goals, two assists, four points, and a +4.
Most important of all, Frederik Andersen has been dominant between the pipes for Carolina. Anderson has a minuscule 1.32 goals against average with a .940 save percentage. His record is 5-2 with one shutout.
Washington Capitals Overview
The Washington Capitals have beaten the NHL Playoff betting odds in five out of eight games. Six of those eight games went under the total.
First among Washington scorers is Dylan Strome with two goals, eight assists, 10 points, and a +3. Tom Wilson adds three goals, four assists, seven points, and a +4. Meanwhile, Connor McMichael and Alex Ovechkin have four goals apiece. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun adds two goals, one assist, three points, and a +6. At the same time, D John Carlson has one goal, two assists, three points, and a +6.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals Series Matchup
To summarize, in the series between the Hurricanes and Capitals, Carolina won eight of the most recent 12 matchups. Only two of the most recent five games between the Caps and Cans went over the total.
Specifically at Carolina, the Hurricanes got the money in five of their last six games agaisnt the Capitals. Only one of the last six games between the Caps and Canes in Carolina went over the total.
Meanwhile, at Washington, the Capitals saw the cashier’s cage in five of their most recent eight games against the Hurricanes. Four of the last six games between the Hurricanes and Capitals in Washington went over the total.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the longer the series progresses, the more the Hurricanes should wear down the Capitals. Washington’s playing style is not as conducive to playoff success as is Carolina’s.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals SBG Best Bet: Carolina Hurricanes.