2025 NHL Playoffs: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals second-round series odds

The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals each breezed past their first-round opponents in the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the series is tied after two games.

In Game 1, Washington's Aliaksei Protas opened the scoring just under four minutes into the second period, and Carolina's Logan Stankoven evened the score midway through the third period.

The game went into overtime, and Jaccob Slavin scored the winner from near the blue line three minutes into the extra period.

Game 2 was another hard-fought battle, but it did not require OT. Connor McMichael opened the scoring for Washington just over two minutes into the second period, and John Carlson doubled their lead early in the third. Shayne Gostisbehere pulled one back for Carolina halfway through the final frame, but Tom Wilson scored on an empty net with a minute left to seal the 3-1 Caps win.

Ahead of Game 3 in the second-round series between division rivals, let's take a look at the odds.

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals second-round series odds

Series tied 1-1

To Win Series - After Game 2

CAR Hurricanes	-220
WAS Capitals	+180

Prior to the series, the Hurricanes were -155 favorites and the Capitals were +130 underdogs.

Series Total Games - After Game 2

Total Games Line	Over	Under
5.5	-310	+215
6.5	+165	-225

Series Correct Score - After Game 2

Series Score	CAR Hurricanes to win	WAS Capitals to win
4-1	+300	+1000
4-2	+250	+650
4-3	+375	+450

Prior to the series, Hurricanes to win 4-2 (+375) had the shortest odds of any outcome.

Road Wins in Series - After Game 2

Road Wins Line	Over	Under
1.5	-1200	+625
2.5	-165	+125
3.5	+375	-600
4.5	+600	-1100

When Series Will Finish - After Game 2

Game 5	+230
Game 6	+145
Game 7	+165

Prior to the series, Game 6 (+190) had the shortest odds to be the final game in the series, followed closely by Game 7 (+200).

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Odds displayed within this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.