Capitals vs Hurricanes Picks and Prediction – 5/12/2025

The Washington Capitals remain on the road Monday night for game four of their second round series in Carolina against the Carolina Hurricanes. Washington won 51 games during the regular season but have lost two of the last three overall including a four goal loss in game 3 of this set. Offensively Washington scored the puck well all season averaging 3.49 goals on 27.6 shots per game but have scored four total goals over their last three outings. Defensively Washington was solid all season allowing 2.79 goals on 27.2 shots per game but have allowed seven goals over their last three games. Stay up to date with our NHL Picks.

Dylan Strome has led the way for the Washington offense in the postseason with 10 points and eight assists. Tom Wilson is second on the team with seven points across eight games played. Connor McMichael is third on the roster with six points and leads the team as one of two players on the roster with four goals in the playoffs.

The Carolina Hurricanes stay on their home ice Monday looking to take full control of this series. Carolina comes into this game running hot having won for the last five overall including two of the first 3 in this set. The Carolina offense has averaged 3.24 goals on 31.7 shots per game this season and the Hurricanes have scored 17 total goals in their last five outings. Defensively Carolina was solid all season as well allowing 2.81 goals on 24.9 shots per game and have given up just ten goals over their last five outings.

Frederik Andersen was fantastic in the net for Carolina in game three stopping all 21 shots against to boast a shutout. Jack Roslovic carry the load for the Carolina offense with one goal and one assist in just over 11 minutes on the ice. Carolina got a balanced scoring attack from the rest of the team as three other players poured in one goal each.

This has been a back and forth series all year as each team has multiple wins against the other. Washington comes into game 4 with their backs against the wall down 2-1 in the series. The Capitals are stronger on both sides of the puck and will have the best player on the ice. Take Washington to battle start to finish as they cover the 1.5 in pursuit of a win. Final Score Prediction, Carolina Hurricanes win but the play is for the Washington Capitals to cover 4-3.