The Washington Capitals (5-4-0) and Carolina Hurricanes (5-2-1) meet Monday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Capitals vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Washington picked up a 3-0 shutout win against the Predators in Nashville Saturday, G Darcy Kuemper‘s 1st as a member of the Capitals. The Caps have won 2 of the past 3 games on the road, and 5 of the past 7 games overall, after an 0-2 start.
Carolina was bludgeoned 6-2 by the visiting New York Islanders Friday, but the Hurricanes rebounded with a 4-3 OT win in Philadelphia against the Flyers Saturday. Still, the Canes are a mediocre 2-2-1 after a 3-0 start.
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