Get our full Hurricanes vs. Capitals game 2 preview with odds, series recap, player props, parlay picks, and final prediction for this NHL Playoffs second round game here.
The Carolina Hurricanes took Game 1 in overtime — but the Washington Capitals aren’t panicking. Backed by home-ice energy and a red-hot Logan Thompson between the pipes, the Caps look to even the series before heading to Raleigh. Can Sebastian Aho and the Canes continue to control puck possession and strike first again? Or will Dylan Strome and Ovechkin flip the script in Game 2?
Puck drops at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday night in what promises to be a physical, defensive battle.
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📺 Where To Watch Hurricanes vs. Capitals Game 2? (May 8, 2025)
| Detail | Info |
| Date: | Thursday, May 8, 2025 |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| Location: | Capital One Arena, Washington D.C. |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Streaming: | Fubo, ESPN+ |
🔢 Betting Odds
| Type | Odds |
| Moneyline: | Hurricanes -135, Capitals +114 |
| Puck Line: | Capitals +1.5 (-220), Hurricanes -1.5 (+176) |
| Over/Under: | 5.5 (Over -118, Under -102) |
📈 Betting Trends
- The Hurricanes are 49-32 as moneyline favorites this season.
- The Capitals have won 57.1% of games as underdogs.
- Both teams have seen the total go over 5.5 goals in more than half their games this year.
- The Hurricanes are 6-3-1 in their last 10; the Capitals are 5-4-1.
🥅 Goalies Matchup
| Team | Goalie | GAA | Save % | Record |
| Hurricanes | Pyotr Kochetkov | 2.60 | .897 | 27-16-3 |
| Capitals | Logan Thompson | 2.50 | .910 | 31-6-6 |
🔥 Key Players to Watch
Carolina Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho – 74 points (29G, 45A)
- Seth Jarvis – 32 goals, 67 total points
- Brent Burns – Quarterbacking the blue line
Washington Capitals
- Dylan Strome – 82 points (29G, 53A)
- Alexander Ovechkin – 44 goals, always a threat
- Logan Thompson – 10th-best save % in NHL
🩺 Injury Report
Hurricanes
- Jesper Fast (Out – neck)
- Mark Jankowski (Day-to-day)
Capitals
- T.J. Oshie (Out – back)
- Sonny Milano (Out – upper body)
- Nicklas Backstrom (Out – hip)
- Martin Fehervary (Out – meniscus)
🎯 Player Props
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Shots on Goal | Assists |
| Sebastian Aho | 0.5 Assists (O/U) | |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 2.5 SOG (O/U) | |
| Logan Stankoven | 1.5 SOG (O/U) |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Points | Assists |
| Dylan Strome | 0.5 Assists (O/U) | |
| Aliaksei Protas | 0.5 Points (O/U) |
💵 Parlay of the Night
- Capitals ML (+114)
- Over 5.5 Goals (-118)
- Sebastian Aho Anytime Assist (+105)
Combined Odds: +570
🔮 Final Hurricanes vs. Capitals Game 2 Prediction
The Capitals showed plenty of fight in Game 1 and nearly stole it despite being outshot. With a bounce-back effort on home ice and elite goaltending, they have the tools to even the series. Expect the energy to be high and the scoring to rise slightly in Game 2.
✅ Pick: Capitals Moneyline (+114)
📊 Total: Over 5.5 Goals
🧊 Final Score Prediction: Capitals 4, Hurricanes 2
