The Carolina Hurricanes host the Washington Capitals for Game 4 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round, with the Hurricanes leading the series 2-1. Watch on Monday at 7 p.m. ET on TNT.
Carolina secured a 4-0 home victory over the Washington Capitals its last time out on May 10.
Washington’s last game was a road loss, 4-0, against the Carolina Hurricanes on May 10.
Before this matchup, here’s what you need to get ready for Monday’s NHL Playoffs Second Round action.
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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals odds and betting lines
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 1:51 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Hurricanes (-244)Underdog: Capitals (+199)Over/under: 5.5
Hurricanes stats and trendsCarolina has won 50 of its 83 games as a favorite this season.In 24 games with moneyline odds shorter than -244 this season, the Hurricanes have been victorious 18 times.Looking at the moneyline odds, Carolina has a 70.9% chance of winning this contest.Carolina’s games this season have gone over 5.5 goals 46 of 90 times.Over the last 10 contests, the Hurricanes have claimed 75.0% of the possible points with a 6-3-1 record.They have averaged 3.3 goals per game (33 total) during that time.Over on the defensive side, the Hurricanes have given up 24 goals (2.4 per game) in those 10 matchups.Capitals stats and trendsThe Capitals have been an underdog in 37 games this season, with 21 upset wins (56.8%).Washington has played with moneyline odds of +199 or longer in two games this season, and lost both.The moneyline implies a 33.4% chance of victory for the Capitals.Washington’s games have gone over 5.5 goals in 48 of 90 chances this season.In the past 10 games, the Capitals have earned 75.0% of the possible points with a 6-3-1 record.They have totaled 27 goals over that stretch.Defensively, the Capitals have given up 25 goals (2.5 per game) in those 10 outings.