The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals face off in a crucial Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. The Hurricanes lead the series 2-1 after a dominant 4-0 victory in Game 3, while the Capitals look to bounce back and even the series.
Game Details
- Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
- TV Broadcast: MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, TVAS
Series Recap & Recent Form
- Hurricanes (2-1 series lead)
- Game 3: Shut out Washington 4-0, controlling the pace and limiting scoring chances.
- Frederik Andersen has been stellar, allowing just three goals on 55 shots in the series.
- Carolina is 4-0 at home in the playoffs, showcasing their dominance at Lenovo Center.
- Capitals (1-2 series deficit)
- Game 3: Struggled offensively, failing to score despite early pressure.
- Alex Ovechkin has yet to record a point in the series, marking the first time all season he’s gone three straight games without one.
- Washington is 2-0 in games following a loss in the playoffs, showing resilience.
Key Matchups
- Alex Ovechkin vs. Carolina Defense – Ovechkin has been kept off the scoreboard, but he’s expected to break through soon. Carolina must continue limiting his high-danger chances.
- Frederik Andersen vs. Logan Thompson – Andersen has been dominant, while Thompson needs a bounce-back performance after allowing four goals in Game 3.
- Shot Volume & Traffic – Washington must increase offensive pressure and create more traffic in front of Andersen to generate quality scoring chances.
Game Odds
Carolina Hurricanes – 175
Washington Capitals 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, May 14, 2025
