NHL: Capitals vs. Hurricanes Picks — Series Schedule, Odds, and Prediction

The action in the Stanley Cup playoffs heats up when the second round gets underway. A crucial series in the second round in the Eastern Conference will see the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes square off. You can find the series odds, schedule, and our picks here.

Series Odds

Capitals vs. Hurricanes Series Schedule

Capitals vs. Hurricanes: Head-to-Head Record

There has been little to separate the Capitals and Hurricanes based on recent meetings, with each of the teams winning twice across the last four.

However, home advantage has been a key trend, with each of the last six meetings being won by the team playing in their home arena. The Hurricanes hold a narrow overall recent advantage, winning four of the last seven.

Season Overview

Capitals Route to Second Round

The Capitals easily secured their spot in the second round of the Eastern Conference after recording a 4-1 series win over the Montreal Canadiens. Their progression was secured following a 4-1 win on home ice on May 1, with Tom Wilson, Alexander Ovechkin, and Jakob Chychrun all scoring.

Capitals Injury News

The Caps will only be without Martin Fehervary for the series against the Hurricanes, with the defenseman set to return in mid-September.

Hurricanes Route to Second Round

The Carolina Hurricanes were one of the first teams to secure their spot in the second round after a 4-1 series win over the New Jersey Devils. Sebastian Aho was the standout player in that win, scoring twice and adding one assist.

Hurricanes Injury News

Frederik Andersen should be fit enough to return for game one against the Capitals. However, Jesper Fast is on the injury list until September.

Capitals vs. Hurricanes Series Picks

Despite a disappointing end to the regular season, the Hurricanes looked back to their very best against the Devils in the first round. Their experience in playoff hockey could be vitally important in this series, meaning that we give them the slight edge to progress to the Conference Finals.