Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes, Picks and Prediction, Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Washington Capitals face the Carolina Hurricanes with both teams looking to improve on strong seasons. The Capitals are 7-7-1 and in the middle of the Metropolitan Division but they’ve lost two games in a row. The Hurricanes are 11-4, and a four-game winning streak has them in first place in the Metropolitan Division. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Capitals vs Hurricanes prediction!
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Capitals have a great defense
The Capitals are having a great season despite their offense struggling and scoring only 2.80 goals per game. Tom Wilson and Dylan Strome have combined for 13 goals and 17 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only four skaters have four goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled, but the defense has carried the Capitals, allowing only 2.47 goals per game. Matt Roy and Jakob Chyrchun have combined for 2.6 defensive point shares while John Carlson and Martin Fehervary have combined for 1.7 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Logan Thompson has been great with a .930 save percentage and a 1.61 goals-against average on 228 shots with 7.7 goals saved above average.
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Center Pierre-Luc Dubois (abdominal) is out 3-4 months after surgery.
Carolina is playing incredible offense
The Hurricanes are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.87 goals per game with 18 goals in their last four games. Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis have scored 16 goals and 15 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Jackson Blake, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Logan Stankoven have combined for 11 goals and 18 assists, while defenseman Alexander Nikishin and K’Andre Miller have added four goals and 12 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has carried them but the defense has also stepped up, allowing only 2.80 goals per game. Alexander Nikishin and Mike Reilly have combined for 2.5 defensive point shares while Jalen Chatfield and K’Andre Miller have added depth to the unit, creating turnovers in all three zones and limiting shots on the net. The hope is that goaltender Frederik Andersen improves as he’s struggled with a .892 save percentage and a 2.97 goals-against average on 222 shots with -1.0 goals saved above average.
D Shayne Gostibehere and D Jalen Chatfield (upper body) were placed on the IR. D Charles-Alexis Legault is out after receiving a cut to his hnad.
Capitals vs Hurricanes Pick
Money Line Pick For Capitals vs Hurricanes
- Hurricanes (-160) (4 units)
The Hurricanes are on a four-game winning streak and look to dominate this game on their home ice. The Hurricanes, who average 3.87 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with centering and cross-ice passes. The Hurricanes should limit the Capitals offense with Alexander Nikishin, Mike Reilly, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Frederik Andersen to make plenty of big saves. The Hurricanes should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Hurricanes money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Capitals vs Hurricanes
- Under 6 (5 Units)
Both teams have great defenses that look to make this game a low-scoring one from the first period. The Capitals, who allow only 2.47 goals per game, should limit the Hurricanes offense with Matt Roy, Jakob Chychrun, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Logan Thompson to make plenty of big saves. The Hurricanes, who allow only 2.80 goals per game, should eliminate and potentially shut out the Capitals, who average only 2.80 goals per game, with Alexander Nikishin, Mike Reilly, K’Andre Miller, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Frederik Andersen blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 6 goals.
The Capitals face the Hurricanes with both teams looking to improve in the Metropolitan Division.
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