Hurricanes vs Capitals NHL Same Game Parlay Picks, Prediction May 8: Ovechkin Goal (+140) Best Prop

The Carolina Hurricanes dominated in every category except the one on the scoreboard before Logan Stankoven’s tying goal midway through the third period set up defenseman Jaccob Slavin to make NHL news with his winning goal in overtime as the Hurricanes delivered as the road favorite in a low-scoring series opener (2-1) versus the Washington Capitals.

JACCOB SLAVIN OVERTIME WINNER 🚨 pic.twitter.com/vaTqB69xQl

— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) May 7, 2025

Washington has won six of its last eight games following a loss as the Capitals head into the biggest home game of the season. The last thing that the Capitals want to do is head to Carolina down 0-2 in the first series against the Hurricanes in five years.

The NHL betting odds have Carolina at -135 to win the series opener. Washington is priced at +115 to even the series.

Let’s check out some best NHL player prop bets today for Game 2 in the Hurricanes vs Capitals series.

Hurricanes vs Capitals Prediction

Washington has won seven of its last nine games when listed by the BetUS sportsbook as the home underdog, with the Capitals covering in each of those games.

CANES TAKE GAME 1 IN OVERTIME!! 🙌 #StanleyCup

Don’t miss Game 2 between the @Canes and @Capitals on Thursday, May 8 at 7p ET on @espn, @Sportsnet and @TVASports! pic.twitter.com/0sytmGzS1h

— NHL (@NHL) May 7, 2025

Carolina’s Game 1 win marked the first time this season that a Hurricanes vs Capitals matchup was won by the visiting team. This is not an elimination game, but the Capitals need to come out with a sense of urgency that was missing in the series opener. That is something to consider for those who bet on the NHL.

The NHL futures bets saw Carolina go from +475 to +375 in the odds of winning the Stanley Cup, with Washington now at +1800 in the championship odds. Score prediction: Capitals 3, Hurricanes 2.

Hurricanes vs Capitals Free NHL Parlay Picks

• Alexander Ovechkin 1+ Goals (+140)

Ovechkin managed just one shot on goal in the Game 1 loss. The first two times in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs that Ovechkin was held off the scoresheet, he had a goal in the next game.

The Great 8 has 10 goals and three assists in his last eight games after being held without a point. Go with Ovechkin at +140 to have 1+ goals.

Bet on Alex Ovechkin 1+ Goals (+140)

• Sebastian Aho Over 1+ Assists (+125)

Sebastian Aho didn’t have a point in Game 1. However, he made his presence felt with six attempted shots (four on goal) and five hits as he led all Carolina forwards in time on ice.

Aho has 78 points in 80 career playoff games and he has eight points in the first six postseason games for the Hurricanes in this year’s playoffs.

Consider the +125 odds for Aho to have 1+ assists in the NHL picks.

Bet on Sebastian Aho 1+ Assists (+125)

Hurricanes vs Capitals Moneyline Pick

Washington covered as the 1½-goal underdog. However, the Capitals struggled to put much pressure on Carolina in Game 1. Look for that to change.

The Capitals will need to tilt the ice and spend more time in the offensive zone or a memorable season could come to a disappointing end.

Including the playoffs, Washington is 29-9-7 at home this season. Go with the Capitals to win their 30th home game when making NHL parlay picks.

Bet on Washington Capitals (+115)

Hurricanes vs Capitals Over/Under Pick

I don’t expect this to be a 1-0 game midway through the third period as was the case in the series opener. However, all four Washington home NHL games in this year’s playoffs landed under the sports betting odds total.

Carolina has yet to allow a power-play goal in this year’s playoffs. It might be a surprise to some to realize that Washington was in the middle of the pack in power-play success rate during the regular season.

Bet on Hurricanes vs Capitals Under 5½ (-105)

Hurricanes vs Capitals How to Watch

• Game: Carolina Hurricanes (52-30-6) vs Washington Capitals (53-23-10)
• Date/Time: Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Capital One Arena, Washington
• Hurricanes vs Capitals Live Stream: NHL.com

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