Capitals vs Hurricanes Picks and Prediction – 4/2/2025

The Washington Capitals will complete a back-to-back on Wednesday when visiting the Carolina Hurricanes after playing on the road Tuesday versus the Boston Bruins. Washington is 47-17-9 with 103 points and first in the Metropolitan Division as well as the Eastern Conference. Washington lost to Buffalo 8-5 on Sunday, and the Capitals have lost three straight. Keep up to date with all the NHL action with our NHL picks.

Alex Ovechkin leads Washington in goals scored with 37. Dylan Strome is the leader in assists with 47 and points with 70. In goal, Logan Thompson is 31-5-6 with a goals-against average of 2.43 and a save percentage of .912. Washington's goals-for average is 3.63 and its goals-against average is 2.64. Washington's power play is 15th in the NHL and its penalty kill is fifth.

The Carolina Hurricanes look for a third consecutive win on Wednesday when hosting the Washington Capitals. Carolina is 45-24-4 with 94 points and is second in the Metropolitan Division. The top three from each division automatically qualify for the postseason. Carolina defeated the New York Islanders 6-4 on Sunday, with Seth Jarvis scoring two goals. Carolina has won three of the last four.

Seth Jarvis is leading Carolina in goals scored with 29. Sebastian Aho is the leader in assists with 41 and points with 69. In goal, Frederik Andersen is 26-13-3 with a goals-against average of 2.54 and a save percentage of .901. Carolina’s goals-for average is 3.26 and its goals-against average is 2.66. Carolina's power play is 25th in the NHL and its penalty kill is second.

The advantage here goes to the Carolina Hurricanes playing at home and with a full day's rest, while Washington will be playing the back half of back-to-back after visiting the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Carolina has won 10 of its last 12 and the Hurricanes have won six of the last seven played on their home ice. The two are 1-1 this season head-to-head, but the Hurricanes will have the advantage at home. Final Score Prediction, Carolina Hurricanes win 3-2.