by Chuck Sommers
Saturday, Feb 18, 2023
NHL's Stadium Series
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Venue: Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC
Where to watch: ABC, ESPN+, TVAS2, SN360
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Hurricanes -190, Capitals +160
FanDuel: Hurricanes -205, Capitals +168
BetMGM: Hurricanes -190, Capitals +155
Caesars: Hurricanes -196, Capitals +162
Season record
Capitals: 28-23-6
Hurricanes: 36-10-8
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Capitals - Hurricanes preview, prediction and analysis
Recent results
Capitals: lost 6-3 vs. Panthers
Hurricanes: won 6-2 vs. Canadiens
The Washington Capitals will be playing the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, February 18 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Washington Capitals lost against the Florida Panthers last Thursday, February 16 at Capital One Arena in Washington with a score of 6-3. The Washington Capitals currently rank 6th in the Metropolitan Division.
Erik Gustafsson had three assists, and Darcy Kuemper made 30 saves for the Capitals (28-23-6), who lost their third straight game in regulation for the first time this season.
"I think we know what it takes to be successful. I think we just haven't played that way in a couple games here," Washington forward Dylan Strome said. "So, [we've got to] get back to that and come together as a team and really figure out a way to get these points."
After three goals by Florida, Strome pulled the Capitals within 3-1 when he deflected T.J. Oshie's point shot past Bobrovsky at 15:51, but Aleksander Barkov gave Florida a 4-1 lead at 17:03, keeping the puck on a 2-on-1 rush and scoring with a no-look shot through the five-hole.
"The second period, for me, could've been better and we've got to do more. It's not good enough. We've got to have better execution," Capitals coach Peter Laviolette said. "There's passes out there that need to be made and there's physicality that can be found somewhere and the puck battles and the things that we can do better, we have to do them better."
Nicklas Backstrom's shot deflected off Staal's stick and between Bobrovsky's pads for a power-play goal that pulled Washington within 4-2 at 13:04 of the third period. Evgeny Kuznetsov knocked in a loose puck on a power play to cut it to 4-3 at 17:28, but Lundell (18:39) and Sam Reinhart (19:45) each scored into an empty net for the 6-3 final.
"We just got to get together as a team and chip in for each other and make sure we keep grinding," Backstrom said. "You've got to learn from every loss, so hopefully we're going to learn from this and move on."
The Washington Capitals have won four of their last 10 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes won against the Montreal Canadiens last Thursday, February 16 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina with a score of 6-2. The Carolina Hurricanes currently rank 1st in the Metropolitan Division.
Seth Jarvis scored his first NHL hat trick for the Carolina Hurricanes.
"That's something I've dreamed of from when I was a little kid, so to be able to do that with the help of my teammates is everything for me," Jarvis said. "The whole day, I was just kind of happy and in a good mood. … Luckily, it paid off for me."
Sebastian Aho had a goal and an assist, and Andrei Svechnikov had three assists for Carolina (36-10-8), which is 11-1-1 in its past 13 games.
Antti Raanta made 20 saves and set a Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers record by helping them get at least one point in each of his past 13 games (11-0-2).
It was Carolina's final game before the 2023 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series against the Washington Capitals on Saturday (8 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN360, TVAS2) at Carter-Finley Stadium, a college football venue.
"I feel like the last few days, there's been a lot of talk about the outdoor game and what's going to happen when we get all that stuff, so I think we focuses really well tonight," Aho said. " ... Obviously tomorrow, we'll see the rink there and all that stuff. Can't wait."
Pezzetta gave the Canadiens a 1-0 lead at 3:24 of the first period, putting in a rebound of his own shot at the side of the net. Jesperi Kotkaniemi tied it at 1-1 at 12:14 when he skated in from his own zone before going backhand-to-forehand over Montembault's shoulder. Jarvis gave Carolina a 2-1 lead at 14:47 after a feed from Aho on a play that began with a Montreal turnover.
"Special night for him," Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said of Jarvis. "Super happy for 'Jarvy' that his dad and brother were here on this night that he does it and has a great game."
Aho gave the Hurricanes a 3-2 lead at 2:05 of the third before Jarvis scored his second of the game at 3:53 to make it 4-2.
"That's awesome. Just happy for [Jarvis] to see him scoring goals; [it] brings his confidence up, and hopefully he gets the momentum going," Aho said. "Obviously he can score goals, everyone knows that, but that's hockey. Sometimes you need a night like this."
Jordan Staal scored at 5:00 to extend the lead to 5-2.
Jarvis, who completed the hat trick while short-handed with 20 seconds left for the 6-2 final, said his family was in attendance.
The Carolina Hurricanes have won nine of their last 10 games.
Prediction
Not having Alex Ovechkin for this game hurts the overall morale, but it should be a charged-up atmosphere to lead the home team to a win. Hurricanes 4, Capitals 2
The Washington Capitals will be playing the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, February 18 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Washington Capitals lost against the Florida Panthers last Thursday, February 16 at Capital One Arena in Washington with a score of 6-3. The Washington Capitals currently rank 6th in the Metropolitan Division.
Erik Gustafsson had three assists, and Darcy Kuemper made 30 saves for the Capitals (28-23-6), who lost their third straight game in regulation for the first time this season.
"I think we know what it takes to be successful. I think we just haven't played that way in a couple games here," Washington forward Dylan Strome said. "So, [we've got to] get back to that and come together as a team and really figure out a way to get these points."
After three goals by Florida, Strome pulled the Capitals within 3-1 when he deflected T.J. Oshie's point shot past Bobrovsky at 15:51, but Aleksander Barkov gave Florida a 4-1 lead at 17:03, keeping the puck on a 2-on-1 rush and scoring with a no-look shot through the five-hole.
"The second period, for me, could've been better and we've got to do more. It's not good enough. We've got to have better execution," Capitals coach Peter Laviolette said. "There's passes out there that need to be made and there's physicality that can be found somewhere and the puck battles and the things that we can do better, we have to do them better."
Nicklas Backstrom's shot deflected off Staal's stick and between Bobrovsky's pads for a power-play goal that pulled Washington within 4-2 at 13:04 of the third period. Evgeny Kuznetsov knocked in a loose puck on a power play to cut it to 4-3 at 17:28, but Lundell (18:39) and Sam Reinhart (19:45) each scored into an empty net for the 6-3 final.
"We just got to get together as a team and chip in for each other and make sure we keep grinding," Backstrom said. "You've got to learn from every loss, so hopefully we're going to learn from this and move on."
The Washington Capitals have won four of their last 10 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes won against the Montreal Canadiens last Thursday, February 16 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina with a score of 6-2. The Carolina Hurricanes currently rank 1st in the Metropolitan Division.
Seth Jarvis scored his first NHL hat trick for the Carolina Hurricanes.
"That's something I've dreamed of from when I was a little kid, so to be able to do that with the help of my teammates is everything for me," Jarvis said. "The whole day, I was just kind of happy and in a good mood. … Luckily, it paid off for me."
Sebastian Aho had a goal and an assist, and Andrei Svechnikov had three assists for Carolina (36-10-8), which is 11-1-1 in its past 13 games.
Antti Raanta made 20 saves and set a Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers record by helping them get at least one point in each of his past 13 games (11-0-2).
It was Carolina's final game before the 2023 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series against the Washington Capitals on Saturday (8 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN360, TVAS2) at Carter-Finley Stadium, a college football venue.
"I feel like the last few days, there's been a lot of talk about the outdoor game and what's going to happen when we get all that stuff, so I think we focuses really well tonight," Aho said. " ... Obviously tomorrow, we'll see the rink there and all that stuff. Can't wait."
Pezzetta gave the Canadiens a 1-0 lead at 3:24 of the first period, putting in a rebound of his own shot at the side of the net. Jesperi Kotkaniemi tied it at 1-1 at 12:14 when he skated in from his own zone before going backhand-to-forehand over Montembault's shoulder. Jarvis gave Carolina a 2-1 lead at 14:47 after a feed from Aho on a play that began with a Montreal turnover.
"Special night for him," Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said of Jarvis. "Super happy for 'Jarvy' that his dad and brother were here on this night that he does it and has a great game."
Aho gave the Hurricanes a 3-2 lead at 2:05 of the third before Jarvis scored his second of the game at 3:53 to make it 4-2.
"That's awesome. Just happy for [Jarvis] to see him scoring goals; [it] brings his confidence up, and hopefully he gets the momentum going," Aho said. "Obviously he can score goals, everyone knows that, but that's hockey. Sometimes you need a night like this."
Jordan Staal scored at 5:00 to extend the lead to 5-2.
Jarvis, who completed the hat trick while short-handed with 20 seconds left for the 6-2 final, said his family was in attendance.
The Carolina Hurricanes have won nine of their last 10 games.
Prediction
Not having Alex Ovechkin for this game hurts the overall morale, but it should be a charged-up atmosphere to lead the home team to a win. Hurricanes 4, Capitals 2
Betting trends
Capitals are 1-7 after a game where 9 or more total goals were scored this season.
Capitals are 16-12 off a loss this season.
Hurricanes are 15-7 off an over this season.
Projected lines
Capitals:
Anthony Mantha -- Evgeny Kuznetsov -- Conor Sheary
Sonny Milano -- Nicklas Backstrom -- Marcus Johansson
Joe Snively -- Dylan Strome -- T.J. Oshie
Nicolas Aube-Kubel -- Lars Eller -- Garnet Hathaway
Erik Gustafsson -- Trevor van Riemsdyk
Dmitry Orlov -- Nick Jensen
Dylan McIlrath -- Martin Fehervary
Darcy Kuemper
Anthony Mantha -- Evgeny Kuznetsov -- Conor Sheary
Sonny Milano -- Nicklas Backstrom -- Marcus Johansson
Joe Snively -- Dylan Strome -- T.J. Oshie
Nicolas Aube-Kubel -- Lars Eller -- Garnet Hathaway
Erik Gustafsson -- Trevor van Riemsdyk
Dmitry Orlov -- Nick Jensen
Dylan McIlrath -- Martin Fehervary
Darcy Kuemper
Hurricanes:
Teuvo Teravainen -- Sebastian Aho -- Seth Jarvis
Andrei Svechnikov -- Jesperi Kotkaniemi -- Martin Necas
Jordan Martinook -- Jordan Staal -- Jesper Fast
Derek Stepan -- Paul Stastny -- Stefan Noesen
Jaccob Slavin -- Brent Burns
Brady Skjei -- Brett Pesce
Calvin de Haan -- Jalen Chatfield
Frederik Andersen
Teuvo Teravainen -- Sebastian Aho -- Seth Jarvis
Andrei Svechnikov -- Jesperi Kotkaniemi -- Martin Necas
Jordan Martinook -- Jordan Staal -- Jesper Fast
Derek Stepan -- Paul Stastny -- Stefan Noesen
Jaccob Slavin -- Brent Burns
Brady Skjei -- Brett Pesce
Calvin de Haan -- Jalen Chatfield
Frederik Andersen
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Chuck Sommers
About the Author:
Chuck Sommers has camped outside of sportsbooks since he can remember, learning the tricks and nuances of the trade. He still has nightmares of betting $5,000 on the Raiders in the Tuck Rule game but has since turned that to 25 years of veteran handicapping greatness. You can find him mostly in the shadows at the Red Rock or Aliante casinos wondering if the over is cashing on any given Sunday.
