Hurricanes at Capitals 4/20/19 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Washington Capitals head back home where they want to be to host the Carolina Hurricanes for game five. Washington won the first two game of the series at home but they dropped the next two games played in Carolina. The Capitals have been outscored over the past two games by the Canes 7-1. Washington has only lost 11 home game this season including the regular season and playoffs.

Braden Holtby has allowed all seven goals over the last two games. Holtby had 32 wins during the regular season with 3 shutouts. The Washington Capitals allow an average of 3.02 goals per game which is 17th best in the NHL. The Carolina Hurricanes look to keep the momentum rolling as they head back into Washington. The Hurricanes are 6-4 over their last ten games average 2.96 goals per game which is 16th best in the MLB. The Hurricanes carried a winning road record this season but were outscored 8-5 in Washington in the playoffs.

Patr Mrazek will take his spot between the pipes for the Hurricanes. Mrazek has allowed just one goal over the last two games. Mrazek stopped 30 of 31 shots on goal in their last game which resulted in a win. The Hurricanes allow an average of 2.7 goals per game.