Capitals vs Hurricanes Picks and Prediction – 5/10/2025

The Washington Capitals will be back on the road Saturday for game three of their second round matchup in Carolina against the Carolina Hurricanes. Washington comes into this game having won three of the last four overall following a two goal victory in Game 2 to even this series. The Capitals offense has averaged 3.49 goals on 27.6 shots per game this season and scored 12 total goals during their last three victories. Defensively Washington has been solid all season allowing 2.79 goals per game and have given up just 4 total goals over their last three wins. Stating the action with our NHL Picks.

Logan Thompson stood strong in the net for Washington last time out with a .964 save percentage after giving up just one goal and 28 shots and 60 minutes on the ice. Tom Wilson led the way for the Washington offense in Game 2 with one goal and one assist and just over 19.5 minutes on the ice. Connor McMichael and John Carlson both chipped in heavily scoring one goal each.

The Carolina Hurricanes return home Saturday having won three of the last five following their loss in Game 2 of this set. The Carolina offense has averaged 3.24 goals on 31.7 shots per game this season and have scored 15 total goals over the last three victories. Defensively Carolina has been solid as well allowing 2.81 goals on 24.9 shots per game but have given up three goals in each of their last two losses.

Frederik Andersen has a ton of issues in the net for Carolina in Game 2 with a .900 save percentage after giving up two goals on 20 shots and just over 58.5 minutes on the ice before Washington found the empty net for the third goal of the game. Shayne Gotisbehere was the only bright spot in Game 2 for Carolina scoring their lone goal on six shots in nearly 18.5 minutes of game time.

The Hurricanes stole home ice in this series with their upset win in game 1. Look for Washington to reclaim home ice Satruday on the road following their game 2 win. The Capitals are stronger on both sides of the puck and will play with urgency in this game. Take the Capitals Saturday to get the win on the road in Carolina. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win 3-1.