Prediction, odds, and pick for the Capitals versus Hurricanes Game 3 in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Thrust into a Tied Battle: Capitals vs Hurricanes Game 3 Preview
The washington Capitals and carolina Hurricanes are neck and neck as their Stanley Cup Playoffs series stands even at one game apiece. Strap in as we dive into our game 3 prediction and pick!
In game 1, The Capitals led only to see Carolina tie it up. The Hurricanes clinched an overtime victory thanks to Jaccob Slavin's goal. In game 2, a scoreless first period continued the pattern for both teams, but Connor McMichael broke the deadlock to make it 1-0. John Carlson scored on the power play to double the Capitals' lead, followed by Shayne Gostisbehere's power-play goal making it a close 2-1 game. Tom Wilson added an empty-netter for the final 3-1 score in favor of the Capitals.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Odds: Game 3
Here are the current NHL odds for Game 3, courtesy of FanDuel.
Washington Capitals: +1.5 (-164)Moneyline: +155Carolina Hurricanes: -1.5 (+134)Moneyline: -188Over: 5.5 (-108)Under: 5.5 (-112)
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Why the Capitals may Cover the Spread/Win
Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals' top line. Ovechkin, their top scorer this year with 44 goals and 29 assists, has four goals and an assist in the playoffs. Dylan Strome, the team leader in assists and points, will join Ovechkin on the top line. He's contributed two goals and eight assists so far, providing key offensive prowess.
The team's second line is led by Pierre-Luc Dubois and Connor McMichael. Dubois, the team's fourth-highest point scorer this season, has two assists in the playoffs. McMichael, the team's regular-season goals leader, has four goals and two assists in the playoffs, demonstrating his consistent offensive contribution.
Logan Thompson is projected as the starting goalie for the Capitals. He amassed a stellar 31-6-6 record this season with a 2.49 goals-against average (GAA) and a .910 save percentage (sv%). Thompson has notched impressive figures of a .939 save percentage (sv%) and a 2.01 GAA in the playoffs. Expect Logan Thompson to continue his impressive goaltending display.
Why the Hurricanes may Cover the Spread/Win
The Hurricanes' top line is spearheaded by Sebastian Aho, who finished the regular season as the team's top scorer, registering 74 points (29 goals and 45 assists). Aho has three goals and six assists in the playoffs, showcasing his electric form. Jackson Blake and Andrei Svechnikov join Aho in the top line, ready to deliver an offensive punch.
Seth Jarvis leads the team's third line, boasting 32 goals and 35 assists during the regular season. Meanwhile, Logan Stankoven has been stellar for the Hurricanes in the playoffs, with three goals and an assist to his name.
Frederik Andersen is set to be the Hurricanes' starting goalie. He finished the season with a 13-8-1 record, 2.50 GAA, and an .899 sv%. He's been solid in the playoffs, tallying a 4-2 record, 1.55 GAA, and a .930 sv%. Andersen is eager to replicate his playoff performance and bounce back from his last game loss.
Final Capitals-Hurricanes Prediction & Pick
The Hurricanes come into Game 3 as favorites, but both teams have shown great goaltending prowess. With tight defensive play, don't be surprised if this turn into a low-scoring, gritty battle.
Final Capitals-Hurricanes Prediction & Pick: Under 5.5 (-112)
Enrichment Data- The top scorer for the Capitals, Alex Ovechkin, has been crucial in both the regular season and playoffs, boasting impressive numbers- Goaltender Logan Thompson, though new to the playoffs, has been a solid performer for the Capitals, showing his ready-to-compete attitude- The third line of the Carolina Hurricanes, led by Seth Jarvis, has been essential for their offensive efforts- Frederik Andersen, the goaltender for the Hurricanes, has shown mixed performance in the playoffs but is determined to regain form[1] Washington Capitals: Shooting for a series turnaround[2] Carolina Hurricanes: On a mission to take control of the series[5] The in-depth breakdown for this game features insights on key players, defensive strategies, and the impact of special teams on both clubs' performance during the series.
- Despite being tied at one game apiece in the playoffs, the odds for Game 3 of the Capitals vs Hurricanes series show the Hurricanes as favorites, according to FanDuel.
- The Capitals may cover the spread or win in Game 3 due to the strong performance of their top scorer, Alex Ovechkin, and the impressive goaltending display by Logan Thompson.
- The Hurricanes' third line, led by Seth Jarvis, has been essential for their offensive efforts, and Frederik Andersen, their goaltender, is determined to bounce back from his last game loss.
- With both teams showcasing solid defensive play, don't be surprised if Game 3 turns into a low-scoring, gritty battle.
- As the series stands even, both teams will be working hard to take control and secure a series advantage in Game 3.
