Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals

NHL: 7:30 PM EST

Apr. 24, 2019

TV: NBCSN
Latest Odds : WAS -145 O/U 5.5

The Carolina Hurricanes head to the nation’s capital on Wednesday to play the Washington Capitals in Game 7 of their NHL Eastern Conference first round best of seven series. The Hurricanes forced the decisive Game 7 after defeating the Capitals on Monday night 5-2 at home. Petr Mrazek made 23 saves in net for the Hurricanes and Carolina scored three goals during the third period.

Tied at 2-2 entering the final period, the Capitals defense lapsed and gave up three goals and could not score any. Alex Ovechkin scored for Washington for the third consecutive game, while Brett Connolly scored Washington’s only other goal and Braden Holtby made 31 saves in net.

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Warren Foegele is the Hurricanes leader in goals scored with four and is tied for the points lead at six with two teammates. Jaccob Slavin leads the Hurricanes in assists with six. Dougie Hamilton has three goals and three assists. In net, Petr Mrazek is 3-3-0 with a 2.68 goals against average and .895 saves percentage.

Nicklas Backstrom is the points co-leader for Washington in the postseason with five goals and three assists for eight points, while Alex Ovechkin has four goals and four assists for eight points. John Carlson leads in assists with five. In net, Braden Holtby is 3-3-0 with a 2.68 goals against and .916 saves percentage.

Recent Betting Trends:

Carolina is 2-6 in its last 8 on the road

The OVER has cashed in each of the Hurricanes last 4 on the road

Washington has won each of its last 6 playoff games as the favorite

The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the Capitals last 8

Free Betting Pick: Washington Capitals -145

Home ice is King in this matchup as the home team (Caps) has won each of the last 6 between the two. Washington has won each of the last 5 on its home ice against Carolina and 12 of the last 17 overall against the Hurricanes. The Capitals have won 17 of the last 25 overall and 33 of the past 49 versus Eastern Conference opponents. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win 5-2

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