<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Capitals and Hurricanes. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on TNT, and it's hosted by the Hurricanes at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 against the Capitals in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, May 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>According to our analysis, we anticipate the Hurricanes to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>The Hurricanes should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Washington Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Washington fell to 51-22-9 after a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. The Capitals held a 2-1 lead after the first period, but Carolina scored three unanswered goals, including one with just 9 seconds left in the third. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, which the teams matched exactly.</p> 

<p>As the underdogs on the puck line, Washington failed to cover. Both of their goals came in the first period, with Alex Ovechkin tying the game at 19:16, followed by Brandon Duhaime’s goal at 19:49. The Hurricanes responded with goals in the second and third periods to secure the win.</p><p>In their 4-2 loss to Carolina, Washington's offense struck twice in the first period. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p> <p>Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and John Carlson earned his 7th assist on Ovechkin's goal. Dylan Strome also contributed with his 13th assist.</p><p>The Capitals' defense gave up the first goal of the game, but they took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission. However, they allowed two more goals in the second period and another in the third, resulting in a 4-2 loss. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, and the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p><h3>Will Carolina Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 47-30-5 this season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>The Hurricanes scored first but allowed two goals in the final minute of the first period. They responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the victory. Three different players contributed to the scoring for Carolina.</p><p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over the Capitals. Dmitry Orlov found the net twice, now with 3 goals this season. Martin Necas, who scored his 6th goal, also picked up his 12th assist on Orlov's second goal. Andrei Svechnikov added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.</p> <p>The Hurricanes were held scoreless on the power play and had 14 giveaways. They scored once in the 1st period, twice in the 2nd, and added their final goal with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense will aim to build on a strong finish from their last game, where they didn't allow a goal after the first period. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes' defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits. They’ll look to carry that momentum into their next matchup.</p>

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