Capitals versus Hurricanes: Will Washington Snap Their Four-Game Losing Streak?

Friday, April 5th, 2024

The Washington Capitals, who are currently on a downward trend with four consecutive losses, are gearing up to compete against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes boast a solid season performance of 47 wins, 22 losses, and 7 draws.

When looking at their performance within the Metropolitan Division, Carolina shows impressive figures with 14 wins, 5 losses, and 4 draws. They shine especially bright in games where they score three or more goals, holding a record of 43 wins, 6 losses, and 3 draws under such circumstances.

Comparatively, Washington has managed 15 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw against teams from the Metropolitan Division, and they perform well in close contests, evidenced by their 14 wins, 2 losses, and 5 draws in games decided by a single goal.

During their last face-off, the Capitals emerged victorious in a high-scoring 7-6 shootout. Notable contributors in this contest were Sebastian Aho for the Hurricanes, with a season tally of 33 goals and 52 assists, and Tom Wilson for the Capitals, who has accrued 17 goals and 15 assists.

Examining the performance metrics over the recent 10 games, the Hurricanes have recorded an average of 3.5 goals and 6.3 assists, whereas the Capitals have notched up an average of 2.9 goals and 5.3 assists.

The Hurricanes are at full strength with no reported injuries, unlike the Capitals who will be missing key players Nicklas Backstrom due to a hip injury, T.J. Oshie with an upper body issue, and Ethan Bear for personal reasons.

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