Hurricanes vs Capitals Picks and Prediction – 5/15/2025

The Carolina Hurricanes will be back on the road Thursday with a game in Washington against the Washington Capitals. Carolina comes into this game up 3-1 in the series and have won four of the last five overall including two in a row following a three goal home victory last time out. Offensively Carolina averaged 3.24 goals on 31.7 shots per game this season but have scored 17 total goals over their last five outings. Defensively Carolina was solid as well this year allowing 2.81 goals on just under 25 shots per game but have given up just two total goals during their two game-winning streak. Stay in the news with our NHL Picks.

Frederik Andersen did the job for Carolina in their last outing giving up just two goals on 21 shots to boast a .905 save percentage in the game. Sean Walker and Taylor Hall led the way for the Carolina offense in game four with one goal and one assist each. Seth Jarvis, Shayne Gostisbehere, and Andrei Svechnikov all chipped in as well, scoring one goal each.

The Washington Capitals return home Thursday struggling a bit having dropped three of the last four overall. Offensively Washington averages 3.49 goals on 27.6 shots per game this season but have scored just three total goals over their last three losses. Defensively Washington was solid all year allowing 2.7 on goals on 27.2 shots per game but have given up 11 goals over their last three losses.

Logan Thompson struggled immensely in the net for Washington and game four posting a .892 save percentage after giving up four goals on 37 shots in the game before Carolina found the empty net as well. Jakob Chychrun eas the only bright spot for the Washington offense in game four with one goal and one assist in just under 26 minutes on the ice. Alex Ovechkin scored one goal, while three other Washington players chipped in with one assist each.

Washington has their back against the wall coming into this game as it is win or go home. Look for the Capitals to do the work on both sides of the puck Thursday night to extend their season. Take Washington to do the work leading both the home win Thursday night in game 5. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win 3-1.