The Washington Capitals (14-9-4) wrap up a 4-game road trip against the Carolina Hurricanes (16-12-2) on Sunday at PNC Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Capitals vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Capitals were tripped up 3-1 in the Music City against the Predators on Saturday, and now face the quick turnaround in the Oak City. After pair of wins against the New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks, the Caps have dropped the past 2 against the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in a shootout, and against the Preds.
The Hurricanes also lost to the Preds last time out, falling 6-5 in OT on home ice Friday as the Over easily connected. The Hurricanes are in a 2-4-1 skid across the past 7 outings, although they’re 4-1-2 across the past 7 skates in Raleigh.
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