Capital teams face hurricanes in Stanley Cup Playoffs, with odds and predictions for Game 4
Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes Prepare for Game 4
The Eastern Conference playoff series between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes continues on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at 7:00 PM ET at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The game will be televised on NBCSN.
The Capitals, currently considered a slight road dog in the NHL betting odds, will be looking to bounce back from their Game 3 loss. Their defensive team, led by stalwarts like Braden Holtby in goal, allows an average of 2.72 goals per game and takes 28.36 shots. Offensively, they average 3.00 goals per game and take 34.39 shots. Key players include Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, Jakub Vrana, and Evgeny Kuznetsov.
Alex Ovechkin has emphasised the need for a strong performance, stating that the team needs to play better if they want to win. Washington's coach, Todd Reirden, expects a response from his team following their Game 3 loss.
Meanwhile, the Hurricanes will be without prized rookie Andrei Svechnikov, who is in the league's concussion protocol after being knocked unconscious in Game 1. Warren Foegele stepped up in his absence, scoring twice and adding an assist in Game 3. Dougie Hamilton also contributed with a pair of goals.
The Hurricanes' defensive team mirrors the Capitals', allowing an average of 2.72 goals per game and taking 28.36 shots. Their power play/penalty kill percentages are 18.08 and 18.33 respectively. Petr Mrazek made 19 saves to get the win for the Hurricanes in Game 3.
According to expert analysis, the predicted score for Game 4 is Washington Capitals 4 - Carolina Hurricanes 2. However, the Carolina Hurricanes have a positive betting trend in their last 6 games at home (4-2 ATS and 5-1 SU). The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games at home. The total has also gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games on the road.
The Hurricanes got a win in their last game to avoid a 0-3 hole in the series. They will be aiming to continue their momentum and level the series. The Capitals, on the other hand, will be determined to regain their form and take a commanding 3-1 lead.
The game promises to be an exciting one, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses. Fans can tune in to NBCSN to catch all the action.
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