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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Prediction: Carolina Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [5/8/2025]
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals matchup.

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Carolina Hurricanes square off with the Washington Capitals in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Carolina-Washington game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Hurricanes with a win probability of 56% and the Capitals with 44%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Hurricanes vs. Capitals predictions page.
Caps vs. Canes Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Hurricanes and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 56% chance of defeating the Capitals.
According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 54% chance of going over.
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Hurricanes | Capitals |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | -1.5 (+156) | +1.5 (-175) |
Moneyline | -155 | +142 |
Total | o5.5 (-122) | u5.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Hurricanes vs. Capitals matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Hurricanes vs. Capitals?
According to our model, Carolina's Seth Jarvis is most likely to score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Capitals.
Our projections give Jarvis a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 36.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Seth Jarvis | 7.4% |
Andrei Svechnikov | 6.4% |
Sebastian Aho | 6.3% |
Washington Capitals
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Alex Ovechkin | 6.5% |
Dylan Strome | 6.1% |
Tom Wilson | 4.6% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Seth Jarvis | 36.3% |
Sebastian Aho | 33.2% |
Andrei Svechnikov | 31.2% |
Washington Capitals
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Alex Ovechkin | 33.0% |
Dylan Strome | 29.6% |
Tom Wilson | 25.8% |
Canes vs. Caps Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's action between the Capitals and Hurricanes in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals
- Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
The Stanley Cup Playoffs is the NHL's postseason elimination tournament to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Hurricanes and Capitals, made the NHL Playoffs 2025, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round of the NHL Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Hurricanes vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Carolina vs. Washington picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Capitals on Thursday.
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