The Carolina Hurricanes (16-7-2) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (12-11-3) hit the ice in Raleigh, North Carolina on December 4, 2025 at Lenovo Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank first in the Eastern Conference with 34 points and the Maple Leafs are 14th in the Eastern Conference with 27 points.
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Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs: Dec. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.4 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.76 | 10th |
| Shots | 33.2 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.3 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 13.7% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.73% | 22nd |
Maple Leafs' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.42 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 28th |
| Shots | 27.2 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.3 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 15.15% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.08% | 15th |
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Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho has been imperative to Carolina's offense this season, putting up 24 points in 25 games.
- Seth Jarvis has 22 points (15 goals, seven assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 18 points through 16 games (three goals and 15 assists), Shayne Gostisbehere has been an important part of Carolina's offense this season.
- In the 13 games Frederik Andersen has played this season, his save percentage is .878, 56th in the league.
Maple Leafs
- William Nylander has scored 11 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 21 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Toronto offense with 32 total points (1.2 per game). He averages 1.8 shots per game, shooting 22.9%.
- John Tavares is one of the top contributors for Toronto with 29 total points (1.1 per game), with 13 goals and 16 assists in 26 games.
- Matthew Knies has 26 points so far, including six goals and 20 assists.
- Anthony Stolarz is 6-5-1 in 13 games this season, conceding 41 goals (3.5 goals against average) with 312 saves and an .884 save percentage (50th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Injury Report
Hurricanes
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Lower Body),
Jesperi Kotkaniemi: Out (Lower Body),
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Undisclosed)
Maple Leafs
Marshall Rifai: Out (Wrist),
Anthony Stolarz: Out (Upper Body),
Brandon Carlo: Out (Lower Body),
Christopher Tanev: Out (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Rangers | L 4-2 | Home |
| 11/28/2025 | Jets | W 5-1 | Home |
| 11/30/2025 | Flames | W 1-0 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Capitals | L 4-2 | Away |
| 11/29/2025 | Penguins | W 7-2 | Away |
| 12/2/2025 | Panthers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |