Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Picks and Predictions for Tuesday October 13 2026
The Washington Capitals are going on the road to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. The game has a scheduled puck drop time at 6:45 PM EST and is happening at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The game is being aired on Hurricanes Hockey Network, Monumental Sports Network, and ESPN+. At the time of this writing the odds had not been released yet. Make sure you are ready for all the NHL action with our free NHL picks.
Capitals Look To Repeat Raleigh Success
The Washington Capitals are coming to this game with an impressive 3-2-0 mark on the year. The last game for the Capitals was a 5-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. However, this is coming off of 2 impressive victories for the Washington team with a 3-1 win over the Rangers and a 5-3 win over the Penguins.
On the season so far the Capitals offense has played good with a total of 15 goals scored or 3 per game on the year. Defensively Washington has not really been showing up as strong as needed giving up 14 goals total or a total of 2.80 goals per game. The Washington offense has done good on the year with 27.6 shots per game. The power play is converting at a clip of 15.4% on the year with 2 power play goals on 13 attempts.
Hurricanes Look To Extend Winning Streak In Rematch
The Hurricanes are coming in with an impressive winning streak on the season with 5 in a row. That has moved the Carolina team to a record of 5-1-1 on the season. The last win was a very impressive and dominant win over the Flyers by a score of 4-1. The closest win in their last 5 games was a 3-2 win in overtime against the Philadelphia Flyers.
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The offense has been very impressive on the year with a total of 25 goals on the season, bt have ended up averaging a total of 5 goals per game. The defense for Carolina has allowed only 11 goals per game and that has converted to a total of 2.20 goals per game. Carolina has been ripping out a total of 35 shots per game on the season. The power play for the Hurricanes has ended up getting a total of 6 power play goals on 18 attempts this year.
Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Picks and Predictions
Moneyline Pick — Carolina Hurricanes
Washington won the first meeting between these teams, but Carolina's performances since that defeat make the Hurricanes the stronger selection for the rematch. Carolina has won five consecutive games, averaging five goals while generating 35 shots per contest. Those numbers suggest an offense consistently creating opportunities rather than relying on an unusually high shooting percentage in one game. Washington has demonstrated that it can beat Carolina, but its most recent outing exposed defensive vulnerabilities against Seattle. The Hurricanes' power play is another significant advantage, particularly with Washington managing injuries on the blue line. Carolina should be motivated to reverse the earlier result, and its combination of home ice, offensive pressure, and current momentum makes it my moneyline choice.
Total Pick — Over 5.5 Goals, If Available
Carolina's recent offensive production provides a compelling argument for the over, especially at a total of 5.5. The Hurricanes have scored 25 goals over five games, while Washington has averaged three goals per contest during its latest five outings. Their October 2 meeting produced seven goals, and Carolina has since improved substantially in its finishing and power-play production. Washington should still create chances, particularly if Carolina continues pressing aggressively and leaves opportunities in transition. The biggest concern is the possibility of a strong goaltending performance from Thompson or Kochetkov, but the offensive profiles favor a game with at least six combined goals. A total of 6.5 would require a much more cautious evaluation.
Final Picks: Carolina Hurricanes Moneyline | Over 5.5 Goals (target line)
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