Hurricanes Set to Ice the Capitals in PNC Arena Power Play

As the Carolina Hurricanes prepare to host the Washington Capitals at PNC Arena, fans can anticipate a riveting contest between these two formidable teams. The Hurricanes have been showcasing a strong performance on their home ice, and this upcoming game is expected to be no exception.

Analyzing past games, it's evident that the Hurricanes have been capitalizing on their power play opportunities. In their recent victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs, they secured a win with a power play goal contributing significantly to their 2-1 scoreline. Their shooting percentage stood at five percent, while they won fifty-six percent of faceoffs, indicating solid control over puck possession.

Defensively, Carolina has also been robust; they blocked thirteen shots and had goaltending save every shot but one against the Maple Leafs. This defensive prowess will be crucial when facing off against a Capitals team that recently outscored them in an intense shootout victory where both teams displayed high shooting percentages – twenty-four percent for Washington versus nineteen percent for Carolina.

The Hurricanes' ability to maintain discipline will be another key factor; in their last three games, they've averaged less than four penalties per game while still playing aggressively as evidenced by consistent hits and takeaways.

With these trends in mind, fans should expect an energetic match where special teams could very well make the difference. The Hurricanes will need to leverage their home advantage and continue executing strong power plays while maintaining tight defense if they are going to come out on top against the Capitals.

The action unfolds at PNC Arena on April 5th at 7:00 PM ET. Fans can catch all of it live on ESPN+ for internet streaming or BSSO and MNMT for television broadcasting.