Carolina gives up the most shots in the league and rate below average defensively. Hurricanes goalie Cam Newton isn't in great form allowing three or more goals in five of his last six stars. But the Hurricanes have scored three or more goals themselves in four of their last five games.

The Capitals lead the league in power play goals and are No. 2 overall in scoring. They are in a pent-up frustrated mood after losing their last two games - both on the West Coast to the Kings and Sharks - giving up nine goals in those two games.

This is Washington's first home game since March 4. The Capitals are 12-4-1 to the over the past 17 times following a road trip of seven or more days.