The Hurricanes vs Capitals betting odds on Caesars have the Capitals as 1.5 goal underdogs on home ice. The Capitals won three straight Game 1s played at Capital One Arena including a 4-2 win over Carolina in the opening game of their first round series in 2019. Protas, who had 53 points with 13 goals and 40 assists in 169 career games prior to the start of this season, recorded 66 points in 76 games played in 2024-25 with 30 goals and 36 assists.