The Carolina Hurricanes (18-9-2, second in the Eastern Conference) and the Washington Capitals (18-9-3, first in conference), square off on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Thursday's hockey action.

The Capitals have scored 43 goals in their last 10 outings, while allowing 21 goals. A total of 30 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into six power-play goals (20.0%). They are 8-1-1 over those games.

Hurricanes vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final score of Capitals 4, Hurricanes 2.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-106)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

The Hurricanes have an 18-9-2 record overall, with a 5-2-7 record in matchups that have required overtime.
Carolina is 7-2-1 (15 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
In the seven games this season the Hurricanes registered only one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
Carolina has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
The Hurricanes are 17-1-2 in the 20 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 36 points).
In the 12 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has an 8-4-0 record (16 points).
In games when it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 17-7-2 (36 points).
The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).

Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals have an 18-9-3 record this season and are 1-3-4 in matchups that have required overtime.
Washington has earned eight points (4-3-0) in its seven games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Capitals recorded only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
Washington has earned five points (2-1-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Capitals have earned 32 points in their 21 games with more than two goals scored.
Washington has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games this season and has registered 18 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 9-6-1 (19 points).
The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 10 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.

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