Two teams at opposite ends of their conference's standings, the Carolina Hurricanes (first in the Eastern Conference at 16-7-2) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (14th in the Eastern Conference at 12-11-3), square off on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we expect to take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
The Maple Leafs have gone 4-4-2 in the last 10 games, putting up 30 total goals (three power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 12.0%). They have conceded 28 goals to their opponents.
Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final score of Hurricanes 4, Maple Leafs 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-203)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have gone 5-2-7 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 16-7-2.
- In the 10 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-2-1 record (good for 15 points).
- In the five games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they've finished 1-4-0 (two points).
- Carolina has lost both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Hurricanes are 15-1-2 in the 18 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 32 points).
- In the 10 games when Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 7-3-0 record (14 points).
- In the 22 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 15-5-2 (32 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).
Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs have a 12-11-3 record this season and are 4-3-7 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Toronto has earned 15 points (6-3-3) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Toronto has earned five points (2-5-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Maple Leafs have earned 22 points in their 18 games with three or more goals scored.
- Toronto has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games this season and has recorded seven points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Toronto has posted a record of 2-5-1 (five points).
- The Maple Leafs' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Maple Leafs went 9-6-2 in those matchups (20 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Maple Leafs AVG | Maple Leafs Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.40 | Goals Scored | 3.42 | 4th |
| 10th | 2.76 | Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 28th |
| 2nd | 33.2 | Shots | 27.2 | 18th |
| 1st | 24.3 | Shots Allowed | 31.3 | 31st |
| 30th | 13.70% | Power Play % | 15.15% | 26th |
| 22nd | 79.73% | Penalty Kill % | 81.08% | 15th |
Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
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