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Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes Preview & Picks – Hurricanes To Win Back-To-Back NHL Playoff Games

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12 May 2025
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Leigh Copson 12 May 2025
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  • Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes picks for Monday, May 12
  • NHL Playoff game is taking place at Lenovo Center
  • Preview, predictions, stats & form
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    Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes Preview & Picks
  • Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Washington Capitals Form
  • Carolina Hurricanes Form

Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes Preview & Picks

Carolina are tipped to make it back-to-back wins and double their series lead.

The Hurricanes dominated the Capitals as they shut them out on the home ice last time out, continuing their flawless form at the Lenovo Center in the playoffs.

  • Carolina Hurricanes are 13-2 in their last 15 home games
  • Carolina Hurricanes are 4-0 in home games in the playoffs so far
  • Carolina Hurricanes are 4-0 in their last 4 home games against Washington
  • The Under has cashed in 5 of the last 7 meetings (1 push)

Head To Head

  • Washington Capitals lead the all-time series 111-67-24
  • Carolina Hurricanes won 4-0 when the two teams last met on May 10

Washington Capitals Form

Washington go into this matchup looking to level the series at two wins apiece before heading home for Game 5.

The Capitals squandered home advantage as they lost 2-1 in overtime in the series-opener, but they put that behind them with a 3-1 victory in Game 2.

They were unable to back that up though, and a 4-0 defeat in Carolina on Saturday means another loss here will leave them on the brink of elimination.

Washington booked their place in the playoffs by putting together a 51-22-9 record, and they eased through the first round of the playoffs in five games.

The Capitals opened with back-to-back home wins over Montreal, winning 3-2 in overtime and 3-1 in regulation, and then responded to a 6-3 defeat with a 5-2 road win and a 4-1 home victory to advance.

Carolina Hurricanes Form

Carolina enter this game looking to open up a two-game lead before they head back to Washington.

The Hurricanes made the perfect start as they won 2-1 in overtime in Washington, but failed to follow that up as they were beaten 3-1 in Game 2.

They rebounded in their first home game of the series though, shutting out the Capitals in a 4-0 victory that restored their series lead.

Carolina claimed their place in the playoffs by compiling a 47-30-5 record, and they advanced to this round by beating New Jersey in five games.

The Hurricanes opened the series with 4-1 and 3-1 victories at home, and then responded to a 3-2 overtime defeat with 5-2 and 5-4 (OT) victories to set up this series with Washington.

Verdict

Carolina dominated in their Game 3 victory and we fully expect them to back that up.

The Hurricanes have been excellent on the home ice in the playoffs so far, so not only do we expect them to win, we also like the chances of them covering the Line too.

Best Bet1: Carolina -1.5 Line @120.00 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 5.5 Total Goals @-120.48 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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