Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Prediction & Picks - January 17

A pair of the best teams in the NHL, the Carolina Hurricanes (fourth in the Eastern Conference at 26-16-3) and the Vegas Golden Knights (second in the Western Conference at 29-12-3), square off on Friday, January 17 at 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will emerge victorious in Friday's hockey action.

In the last 10 contests for the Golden Knights, their offense has put up 31 goals while their defense has allowed 21 (they have a 6-4-0 record in those games). In 22 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with six goals (27.3% success rate).

Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final score of Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-151)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Golden Knights (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

• The Hurricanes are 26-16-3 overall and 3-3-6 in overtime games.
• In the nine games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-3-1 record (good for 11 points).
• In the three games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they lost every time.
• Carolina has taken three points from the eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-6-1 record).
• The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals in 31 games (25-4-2, 52 points).
• In the 16 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-6-3 record (17 points).
• In the 35 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 21-11-3 (45 points).
• The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Hurricanes went 4-5-0 in those contests (eight points).

Golden Knights Splits and Trends

• The Golden Knights have a 3-3-6 record in overtime contests this season and a 29-12-3 overall record.
• Vegas has earned 20 points (9-3-2) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Golden Knights scored only one goal in three games and have gone 1-1-1 (three points).
• Vegas failed to win all four games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• The Golden Knights have scored three or more goals in 34 games, earning 58 points from those contests.
• This season, Vegas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 17 games and registered 21 points with a record of 10-6-1.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vegas has posted a record of 21-8-0 (42 points).
• The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 14 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.

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Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
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• Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina

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