Tim Williams - AccuScore Analyst
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Washington and Carolina sit tied at the top of the Southeast division going in to their matchup on Wednesday night.  AccuScore simulations have the two teams pretty even for that game, with Washington winning 50.1 percent of simulations, with an average score separated by one-tenth of a goal.  AccuScore projects this game to be a close win in either direction in 49.2 percent of simulations.

Alexander Ovechkin has been slumping so far this season, at least according to Alexander Ovechkin standards.  The Capitals star has three goals and seven assists in 12 games this year.  Ovechkin is scoring a goal in 60 percent of simulations on Wednesday, with multiple points in 58 percent of simulations.  Alexander Semin has kept the Capitals at the top of their division with 11 goals and 11 assists in 14 games this year.  Semin is scoring a goal in 61 percent of simulations against Carolina, with multiple points in 55 percent of simulations.

The Hurricanes have been led by strong play from Ray Whitney, who leads the team with 13 points.  Eric Staal, Rod Brind’Amour, and Tuomo Ruutu are tied for the team lead in goals, with each player scoring five goals.  Whitney and Brind’Amour are combining to score a goal in 76 percent of simulations, while Staal and Ruutu are combining for a goal in 70 percent of simulations against Washington.

Goalie Watch: Brent Johnson is stopping 30 of 33 shots for the Capitals, while Michael Leighton is stopping 27 of 30 shots for the Hurricanes.

Fantasy Sleeper Watch: Michael Nylander is scoring a point in 80 percent of simulations, third best amongst Washington skaters.  Chad LaRose is scoring a goal in 31 percent of simulations for Carolina, better than everyone except Whitney, Brind’Amour, and Staal.

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