Hurricanes vs Capitals Prediction 12/11/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Capitals prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 11th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 18-9-2 this season after they defeated Columbus by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Carolina trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored once in the second and three times in the third for the comeback win. The Hurricanes out shot Columbus by a total of 32-24, won 60.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Jarvis, Martinook, Robinson, and Staal, while Bussi stopped 23 out of 24 shots, which was a .958 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Carolina lost to the Sharks by a score of 4-1, but did beat the Predators by a score of 6-3 before that. The Hurricanes have alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 38 points. Carolina has scored 3.34 goals per game and they have allowed 2.83 goals against per game, while also going 14.6% on the power play and 79.8% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with nine goals and 17 assists, while Seth Jarvis has added 17 goals and eight assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 5-7-2 with a 3.15 goals against average and an .875 save percentage this season. 

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals are 18-9-3 this year after they defeated Columbus by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Washington scored once in the second period and added an empty net goal in the third to seal the shutout win. The Capitals were out shot by a total of 39-38, won 52.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Protas and Chychrun, while Thompson stopped all 39 shots in the shutout victory. 

Prior to that game, Washington lost to the Ducks by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Sharks by a score of 7-1 before that. The Capitals have won seven of their last eight games and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 39 points. Washington has scored 3.43 goals per game and they have allowed 2.40 goals against per game, while also going 15.9% on the power play and 75.3% on the penalty kill this season. Tom Wilson has led Washington with 17 goals and 15 assists, while Alex Ovechkin has added 14 goals and 15 assists. The projected starting goalie for Washington is Logan Thompson, who is 13-6-2 with a 1.96 goals against average and a .925 save percentage this year. 

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Hurricanes have lost four of their last five games as road favorites following a win.
• The Capitals have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
• The Capitals have won the second period in each of their last four home games against Metropolitan Division opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won eight of their last 10 night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in three of their last four games as favorites against the Capitals.
• The Capitals have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Capitals’ last eight night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Capital One Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Hurricanes’ last four games following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 15 of the Capitals’ last 16 games following a win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Hurricanes’ last six games following a home win.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Jakob Chychrun has scored at least one goal in each of the Capitals’ last five games at Capital One Arena.
• Jakob Chychrun has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last 10 games at Capital One Arena.
• Tom Wilson has recorded an assist in each of the Capitals’ last five games at Capital One Arena.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances with the Hurricanes as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Nikolaj Ehlers has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with his team as a road favorite against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Seth Jarvis has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine Thursday night road appearances.

Hurricanes vs Capitals Prediction 

Washington was able to bounce back from their shootout loss to Anaheim with a shutout win over Columbus, as they continue to be one of the hottest teams in the NHL. The Capitals are 10-5-1 at home, while the Hurricanes are 8-4-1 on the road. Carolina has struggled to string wins together over the last two weeks and they have scored one goal in three of their last five. Both of these teams are great on the defensive end of the ice and with Carolina struggling to score, I like the under in this contest.

David Racey's Pick: Under 6.5