Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 5/10/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+160) Hurricanes (-190)

With the series tied at one apiece, the Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5) are welcoming the Washington Capitals (51-22-9) at PNC Arena on Saturday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The odds on this game have Washington at +160 and Carolina is sitting at -190. The total is 6.5.

The Washington Capitals went home feeling good about their game by earning a 3-1 win over the Hurricanes in Game 2. The Capitals had an average offensive outing in this win. In the matchup, they tallied a score on 3 out of the 21 shots they put on net. Furthermore, they had 3 chances on the power play and were able to net 1 goal. Washington accumulated 6 penalty minutes for this matchup.

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Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 239 power play opportunities (9th in pro hockey) and have come away with 43 goals in those attempts. The Capitals have had 2,229 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .897. Washington has taken 2,265 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 12.6%. When at even strength, the Capitals have allowed 186 goals while getting 234 themselves. Washington steps onto the ice with 221 power play chances and they have notched 52 goals during those chances, garnering them a rate of 23.53%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 111 points and their points percentage sits at .677. With respect to their scoring, the Washington Capitals have racked up 286 goals (2nd in hockey) so far this season and have given up 229.

The man protecting the net in this game is Logan Thompson. Over the course of his pro career, Thompson is sitting with 82 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .599. He has a save percentage of .912 in his 6,028 mins between the pipes. Thompson has had 4,173 shot attempts against him and has accrued 3,804 saves. Opponents have racked up 369 goals versus Thompson in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 3.67. He has compiled a win-loss record of 87-38-17 and got the start in 137 games. Thompson has played in 146 contests throughout his NHL career.

In Game 2, Carolina had 3 chances on the power play in this outing and tallied 1 out of those chances. The Hurricanes scored 1 goal out of the 28 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the campaign, the Carolina Hurricanes have notched a total of 266 goals, 99 points, in addition to a points percentage of .604. They have granted a total of 230 goals to be scored by way of 190 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Hurricanes have earned 220 goals at even strength and 46 goals (20th in the league) while on the power play. They have a tally of 246 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 18.70%. Carolina has attempted 2,599 shots (2nd in the league) and has a shot percentage of 10.23%, while allowing their opponents 2,044 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 83.61% on the other teams 244 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.7%.

For the opposition you will find Frederik Andersen in goal. He has racked up 13,734 saves out of 15,007 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .915. Andersen is the owner of a lifetime record of 308-135-53 and has played in 517 games. He has been a starter 503 games and has played for a total of 28,621 minutes. Andersen's rate of quality starts is 57.7% and he has made 290 quality starts in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.67 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,273 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Washington (+160)

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