Watch on Thursday when the Carolina Hurricanes visit the Washington Capitals on in Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Hurricanes lead the series 1-0.

Carolina won 2-1 on the road its last time out on May 6 against the Washington Capitals.

Washington’s most recent game was a home overtime loss, 2-1, to the Carolina Hurricanes on May 6.

Ahead of watching this matchup, here’s what you need to know about Thursday’s NHL Playoffs Second Round action.

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals odds and betting lines

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Favorite: Hurricanes (-135)Underdog: Capitals (+114)Over/under: 5.5Hurricanes vs. Capitals game info and start time

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Hurricanes stats and trendsCarolina has won 49 of its 81 games as a favorite this season.In 70 games with moneyline oddds lower than -135, the Hurricanes have 44 wins.Carolina has a 57.4% chance of winning this game, according to the moneyline odds.Carolina and its opponent have combined to put up more than 5.5 goals in 46 of 88 games this season.Over the last 10 games, the Hurricanes have secured 75.0% of the possible points with a 6-3-1 record.They have put up 36 goals over that span.On the defensive side, the Hurricanes have given up 29 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 outings.Capitals stats and trendsThis season the Capitals have 20 wins in the 35 games in which they’ve been an underdog.Washington has won 14 of its 25 games when it is the underdog by +114 or longer on the moneyline.The moneyline implies a 46.7% chance of victory for the Capitals.Washington’s games have gone over 5.5 goals in 48 of 88 chances this season.In their last 10 matchups, the Capitals are 5-4-1 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.They have put up 25 goals during that stretch.On the defensive side, the Capitals have allowed 31 goals (3.1 per game) in those 10 outings.