Hurricanes vs Capitals Prediction 4/2/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Capitals Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 2nd, at the PNC Arena. Let’s take a look at a Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals pick. 

Hurricanes Offense is Heating Up

The Hurricanes’ offense is sure heating up heading into this game, and over the last two games, they have scored ten goals total. Two games ago, against the Montreal Canadiens, they won 4-1, and in the last game against the New York Islanders, they won 6-4. Sebastian Aho scored a goal and added two assists. Seth Jarvis also scored two goals, and he’s going to need to continue his success with the offense. Pytor Kochetkov was in goal, and he wasn’t great, even though they came out on top. 

The Hurricanes are averaging 3.26 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.65 goals per game. Overall, this team’s defense has been really strong, and it’s going to be crucial in this game that the defense steps up and makes life super tough again. Frederik Andersen is getting the start for the Carolina Hurricanes. He comes into this game with a 12-5 record and is giving up 2.01 goals per game. 

Why the Hurricanes Will Beat the Capitals

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last 11 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Capitals have lost each of their last three road games following a road win.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Capitals have lost the second period in each of their last four night games at Lenovo Center when leading after the first period.

Capitals Back on Right Track

The Capitals’ last week hasn’t been exactly great, but they were able to pick up a victory on Monday. The Capitals scored two goals in the third period, and that was enough for the one-goal victory over the Boston Bruins. Alexander Ovechkin continued the hot play, and he scored a goal and added an assist. Charlie Lindgren was in goal and saved 21 of the 24 shots that he faced. The goaltending needs to be a little better here.

The Capitals are averaging 3.64 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.65 goals per game. The offense is ranked 1st, while the defense is ranked 7th. Logan Thompson is expected to get the start here, and he sits with a 31-5-6 record overall, giving up 2.43 goals per game. The Capitals have lost his last two starts. The Capitals will play against the Blackhawks following this one.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Hurricanes’ last four night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Lenovo Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the Capitals’ last five games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Hurricanes’ last 10 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Capitals’ last nine road games.

Hurricanes vs Capitals Prediction

The Hurricanes have a couple of things going for them in this game. They are the team that is more well rested, and also, they get to go against Logan Thompson, who hasn’t been as good as of late. The Hurricanes send Andersen in goal, and he’s giving up only 2.01 goals per game. The Capitals’ offense is going to really struggle to get quality scoring chances, and the Hurricanes will get the job done. Back the Hurricanes on the money line.