The Capitals tonight might be skating right into a Hurricaneskating

Back on December 20th, the Capitals hosted the Hurricanes and defeated them 3-1. Tonight is the rematch at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, and that building has been a very bad place for teams to visit if they defeated the Hurricanes in their own arena in their most recent meeting from earlier this season. Let's take a look at just how bad...

The Hurricanes lost 4-3 in St. Louis on October 19th. They hosted the Blues on November 17th and beat them 4-1.

The Hurricanes lost 6-4 in Colorado on November 9th. They hosted the Avs on December 5th and beat them 5-3.

The Hurricanes lost 4-1 in Utah on November 13th. They hosted The Hockey Club on February 8th and beat them 7-3.

The Hurricanes lost 5-4 in Columbus on November 23rd. They hosted the Blue Jackets on December 15th and beat them 4-1.

The Hurricanes lost 4-3 on Long Island on December 7th. They hosted the Islanders on December 17th and beat them 4-0.

The Hurricanes lost 5-2 in Nashville on December 23rd. The Hurricanes hosted the Predators on March 25th and lost 3-1.

The Hurricanes lost 4-2 in New Jersey on December 27th. The Hurricanes hosted the Devils the next night and beat them 5-2.

The Hurricanes lost 4-3 in Columbus on December 31st. The Hurricanes hosted the Blue Jackets on January 23rd and beat them 7-3.

The Hurricanes lost 3-2 in Tampa Bay on January 7th. The Hurricanes hosted the Lightning on March 11th and beat them 4-1.

The Hurricanes lost 4-2 in Buffalo on January 15th. The Hurricanes hosted the Sabres on February 27th and beat them 5-2.

The Hurricanes lost 3-2 on Long Island on January 25th. The Hurricanes hosted the Islanders on March 30th and beat them 6-4.

The Hurricanes lost 4-0 In Montreal on February 25th. The Hurricanes hosted the Canadiens on March 28th and beat them 4-1.

That's a killer 11-1 record at home, covering the puckline in all eleven wins and winning those games by an average of 3.1 goals per game.  The rested 'Canes are also 8-2 at home this season when playing with at least 2 days rest. 

The Capitals come in unrested after narrowly defeating the lousy Bruins 4-3. This is the Caps' third game in four nights and the second of a back-to-back. They are an excellent 24-9-3 on the road this season, but only 2-2 in the second of back-to-back road games.

The line on this game got steamed up overnight, no doubt by those already aboard the Lenovo Center Revenge gravy train. The current prices are Hurricanes -210 and -1.5 +125. I myself am opting for only the puckline.

That thread title is supposed to read “The Capitals tonight might be skating right into a Hurricane”

yap i see 4-0 5-0 canes

put all your bankroll on it

@MrBator

Good thread, and appreciate you posting this data.  Just one observation (I'm Canes Homer FYI) is that list of 11 is not a who's who of Cup Contenders.  Avs Bolts, and Devils are the only teams in that list that will make playoffs for sure, and Devils will not go far.  Also, Caps are a tough matchup for Carolina, as they are a much more physical team, and Canes do struggle against those teams. 

Home ice/last change and extra rest give them a big edge, but a close game and maybe OT would not surprise me at all.  I honestly hope you're spot on and they win 4-1.  BOL to you Sir.

I was wondering what was up with the line, thought ovi was out or something but this explains it perfectly. thanks

Nice input 

Only Mr. Bator could provide such interesting stats as those. Thank you for that Mr. Bator and bol as always. 

The only thing that worries me in this one is that the Caps #1 starter, Logan Thompson, had the night off last night in Boston and will get the nod tonight. Washington is 31-5-6 in his starts. 

Bator rules love the insight brother Regulation line is -110 @-1/2

Much respect sir. 

Much respect sir. 

hear ya on your reasoning, but i think caps win. carolina struggles with quality teams. easy to think faves will dominate until the puck drops. good luck either way. 

 I should add that I've never been a big fan of Carolina's Frederik Anderson. 

    3-0 end 1st  good start   i had company stop by   shit     anyway got my rush "on caps no score  1p"  am up for the day and NEED TO play very small if at all      GOOD LUCK CAROL REST THE WAY  

@MrBator

This,  good sir, is the reason you are always one of the most important reads when you post. Thank you for posting. 

Great call (again) backed up by your detailed stats Mr. Bator. You're one of the very best on the Covers forums but just don't post often enough. Thank you for your NHL post tonight. 

Great call  MrBator   

Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 13th, when the Hurricanes will host the Maple Leafs. The Hurricanes lost to them 3-1 in Toronto on February 22nd.

Thank you for sharing that future look ahead game Mr. Bator. 

 back always a good read and always a pleasure to cya @MrBator  and analysis #1 & #22 so duly marked & duly noted w/ much respect indeed.

I should’ve tailed you mah man