Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 3/28/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals

Date: Monday, March 28, 2022

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: NBC Sports Washington

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-112) Capitals (-109)

The Carolina Hurricanes (43-15-7) are traveling to Capital One Arena on Monday where they will attempt to beat the Washington Capitals (37-20-10). The odds on this game have Carolina at -112 while Washington opens at -109. The over/under is 6.

The Carolina Hurricanes came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 7-2 victory against the Blues in their last game. The Hurricanes had a good offensive performance in the win. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 7 out of the 28 shots they put on net. Furthermore, they had 1 opportunity with more players on the ice and were able to notch 1 goal. Carolina accounted for 7 mins in the box in this contest.

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Carolina Hurricanes opponents have amassed 223 power play opportunities (2nd in hockey) and have racked up 24 goals in those attempts. The Hurricanes have had 1,866 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .917. Carolina has attempted 2,202 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.8%. When playing at even strength, the Hurricanes have surrendered 130 goals while notching 168 as an offensive unit. Carolina has tallied 188 power play chances and they have scored 47 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 25.00%. For the current campaign, they have racked up 93 points and their points percentage sits at .715. Pertaining to scoring goals, the Carolina Hurricanes have accumulated 215 goals (9th in the NHL) over the course of the season and have conceded 154.

The player in the crease for this game is Frederik Andersen. Andersen has taken the ice for 437 contests throughout his hockey career. He has accumulated a record of 257-110-51 and he has started in 424 games. The opposition has racked up 1,087 goals against Andersen in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.59. Andersen has had 12,994 shots against him and has recorded 11,907 saves. His save percentage currently sits at .916 for his 25,203 minutes in the crease. During his career on the ice, Andersen has accrued 242 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .571.

In their last contest, Washington played the Devils in a game where the Capitals earned a win by a mark of 4-3. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this matchup and netted 1 goal out of those chances. The Capitals scored 4 goals out of the 22 shots on goal they attempted.

The Capitals have earned 179 goals at even strength and 40 goals (17th in the league) while having a power play advantage. Washington has taken 2,099 shots (13th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 10.43%, while allowing the other team 1,965 shots. For the year, the Washington Capitals have accumulated 219 goals, 84 points, as well as a points percentage of .627. They have a tally of 201 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 19.90%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 80.33% on their opponents 183 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.4%. They have granted a total of 189 goals to be scored by way of 153 goals at even strength and 36 goals while they had less men on the ice.

Across the ice you will find Ilya Samsonov in the crease. He has a tally of 1,910 saves out of 2,112 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .904. Samsonov has amassed a career record of 48-19-7 and has participated in 80 games. He was named a starter in 71 contests and his ice time sits at 4,397 mins. Samsonov's quality start percentage is 40.8% and he has qualified for 29 quality starting assignments in his career. His opponents are averaging 2.76 goals per game and he has relinquished 202 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Carolina (-112)

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