The second round playoff clash in the Stanley Cup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals will take place on May 13 at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh. The series score is 2-1. Carolina vs. Washington: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina performed successfully in the last match, securing a confident 4-0 victory after three periods. The first period ended without any notable results for either team, but in the second period, Rod Brind'Amour's side scored two goals in the latter half, adding two more in the third. Notably, in the current Stanley Cup campaign, the club leads in having conceded the fewest goals (15).
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Carolina has won 13 of their last 15 home league matches (2 in OT).
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The club has scored at least four goals in regular time in 7 of the last 9 head-to-head NHL meetings as the home team.
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The team has scored at least three goals in 60 minutes in 6 of the last 8 head-to-head NHL matches on their ice.
Washington Capitals
Spencer Carbery's team suffered a defeat, failing to capitalize on any scoring opportunities. In the current Stanley Cup stage, the team has the fewest goals scored (22), but it is worth noting their relatively good defensive performance: the club has conceded only 19 goals, ranking among the top three in this regard.
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Washington has lost in 60 minutes in 6 of their last 8 away league matches.
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The club has not scored more than two goals in regular time in seven recent head-to-head NHL meetings at Carolina's venue.
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The club has conceded at least four goals in regular time in 6 of the last 8 away NHL matches.
Carolina vs. Washington: Match Prediction
Rod Brind'Amour's squad rightly occupies the second spot in the Stanley Cup standings, showcasing excellent play both in attack and defense. The matches themselves have been quite goal-rich, with at least 5 goals scored in 60 minutes in 7 of the last 9 league games on Carolina's ice.
In away matches, Washington has been less successful, and how they will perform in the upcoming encounter remains uncertain. The only constant is the match results: at least 5 goals have been scored in regular time in 8 of the last 10 away league games involving Washington. A similar statistic can be noted in head-to-head meetings: at least 5 goals were scored in 60 minutes in 10 of the last 13 NHL matches on Carolina's ice.
