The Washington Capitals look to notch their 50 win of the season tonight when they return home to take on the Carolina Hurricanes. The Capitals have lost 2 straight games but I don’t see them losing three. Carolina is 2-6 over their last 8 against Washington, and the home teams are 4-1 in the last 5. The Capitals are 7-2-1 in their last 10 against the Canes and their best, Braden Holtby, 41-8-4, is expected between the pipes. Alex Ovechkin has been hampered with a lower back problem but is expected to play tonight. The number is high but I’m siding with the Capitals.
Tonight’s pick:
Washington Capitals