The Carolina Hurricanes (22-11-3) carry a three-game losing streak into a home matchup against the Detroit Red Wings (22-13-3), who have won three in a row, on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Saturday's hockey action.
The Red Wings have an 8-2-0 record in their last 10 contests. They have scored 33 total goals (seven power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 29.2%) while giving up 22 goals to their opponents.
Hurricanes vs. Red Wings Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final score of Hurricanes 4, Red Wings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-172)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have finished 8-3-11 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 22-11-3.
- Carolina is 7-2-1 (15 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
- 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 five games this season (2-3-0 record, four points).
- The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals in 24 games (19-2-3, 41 points).
- In the 15 games when Carolina has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-4-1 record (21 points).
- In the 30 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 21-7-2 (44 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 1-4-1 to record three points.
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have posted a record of 6-3-9 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 22-13-3.
- Detroit has earned 21 points (10-2-1) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Red Wings scored just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- When Detroit has scored two goals this season, they've earned seven points (3-3-1 record).
- The Red Wings have earned 40 points in their 24 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Detroit has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 16 games and picked up 21 points with a record of 10-5-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Detroit has posted a record of 10-8-3 (23 points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents 16 times this season, and earned 24 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.25 | Goals Scored | 3.11 | 13th |
| 12th | 2.89 | Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 20th |
| 2nd | 32.2 | Shots | 29.3 | 7th |
| 1st | 24.6 | Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 11th |
| 24th | 16.81% | Power Play % | 24.79% | 8th |
| 13th | 81.37% | Penalty Kill % | 80.39% | 18th |
Hurricanes vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
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