Washington and Carolina's odds in the initial matchup of the Stanley Cup Series, as per the bookmakers, have been set.

Score the Washington and Carolina showdown as they ignite the Stanley Cup quarterfinal series with a match on May 6, 2025, at Capital One Arena, beginning at 2:00 PM Moscow Standard Time.

Bookies tilt slightly in favor of the away team: a Carolina victory after three periods is at 2.27 (about a 43% chance), while a Washington win is slightly higher at 2.65. A tie after three periods is at 4.20.

Experts predict a high-scoring contest: over 5.5 goals is at 1.80, under is at 2.00. For exotic wagers, you can score 9.90 odds on both teams scoring in each period.

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ℹ️ Keep in mind:

While the initial query references a May 7, 2023, date, this article discusses the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes starting on May 6, 2025. Here are the latest predictions and odds:

💡 Series Odds (2025 Second Round)

Carolina Hurricanes: -178 (bet $178 to win $100) or -175 (ESPN BET)[1][4]
Washington Capitals: +140 to +150 (bet $100 to win $140-$150)[3][4]The Cannons have the edge to advance.

🏒 Game 1 Details (May 6, 2025)

Moneyline:
Hurricanes: -124[1]
Capitals: +104[1]
Total goals: 5.5 (Over favored at -125)[1]
Key prop bet: Logan Stankoven (CAR) Over 1.5 shots on goal (projected 2.7)[1]

ℹ️ Historical Context

The Capitals and Hurricanes squared off in their 2024-25 regular-season games, finishing with a 2-2 draw[4]. Their last playoff encounter was in 2019, when Carolina clinched a seven-game series[4].

The 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs didn't feature a Hurricanes-Capitals series—Carolina fell in the 2023 Eastern Conference Final to Florida, while Washington didn't make the playoffs that season.

Gretzky, a hockey legend, might find similarities with the current series, as the 2025 Stanley Cup quarterfinal clash between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes promises an intriguing encounter, reminiscent of their previous encounters. Bookies predict a slight edge for the Hurricanes, with odds of -124, while the Capitals stand at +104 for the first game. In line with the experts' predictions, the game is expected to be high-scoring, with over 5.5 goals favored at -125. A player to watch is Logan Stankoven from the Hurricanes, with a projected 2.7 shots on goal and odds over 1.5 shots on goal set at -125.