Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

The Carolina Hurricanes host the Washington Capitals in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series.

Saturday night action in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs ended with a shutout and a buzzer beater. The Hurricanes began the night with a Game 3 shutout of Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.