Carolina Hurricanes @ Washington Capitals (9:08am)
Tip: Capitals to Win + Tom Wilson Over 1.5 Shots
Game 1
After the Leafs and Panthers put on a show on Tuesday, we turn our attention to the other battle in the East between the Canes and the Caps.
Neither side was particularly impressive in their respective series wins over the Canadiens and Devils, both showing at times that they may not be legitimate Cup contenders down the stretch.
Concerns around Carolina’s shaky defence, particularly in front of their own net, were on full display against a Devils team that really had no business playing playoff hockey.
I’m struggling to feel good about backing either team H2H to start this series, but with a stronger forecheck led by Tom Wilson, I think the Caps have a slight edge.