The Carolina Hurricanes (21-9-2) will attempt to extend a four-game win streak when they take on the Nashville Predators (13-15-4) on the road on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we predict will pick up the victory in Wednesday's game.
In the past 10 contests, the Predators have recorded a 7-3-0 record after totaling 39 total goals (seven power-play goals on 34 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 20.6%). Their opponents have scored a combined 28 goals in those games.
Hurricanes vs. Predators Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final result of Predators 4, Hurricanes 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Predators (+149)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 8-2-10 in overtime matchups as part of a 21-9-2 overall record.
- 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 seven games this season the Hurricanes recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
- Carolina has scored a pair of goals in four games this season (2-2-0 record, four points).
- The Hurricanes are 18-1-2 in the 21 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 38 points).
- In the 13 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 9-4-0 to register 18 points.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 20-7-2 (42 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators (13-15-4 overall) have posted a record of 4-4-8 in matchups that have required OT this season.
- In the 11 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
- This season the Predators scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- When Nashville has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 11 points (4-5-3 record).
- The Predators have scored at least three goals in 15 games, earning 19 points from those contests.
- Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal in 14 games this season and has recorded 13 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 5-6-1 (11 points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Predators went 7-9-3 in those matchups (17 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.25 | Goals Scored | 2.81 | 26th |
| 10th | 2.78 | Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 30th |
| 2nd | 32.9 | Shots | 27.7 | 18th |
| 1st | 24 | Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 21st |
| 29th | 15.15% | Power Play % | 17.65% | 22nd |
| 20th | 79.78% | Penalty Kill % | 81.73% | 13th |
Hurricanes vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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