The Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-3, on a three-game losing streak) go on the road against the New Jersey Devils (22-17-2) at Prudential Center. The game on Sunday, Jan. 4 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our pick for who will claim the victory in Sunday's game.
The Devils have gone 5-4-1 over their last 10 contests, totaling 20 goals while conceding 19 in that period. On 22 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (18.2%).
Hurricanes vs. Devils Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Devils 4, Hurricanes 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Devils (+105)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Devils (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes (24-14-3 overall) have a 9-3-12 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Carolina is 8-2-1 (17 points) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Hurricanes recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
- Carolina has scored exactly two goals in five games this season (2-3-0 record, four points).
- The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals in 28 games (21-4-3, 45 points).
- In the 16 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 10-5-1 to record 21 points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Carolina is 23-8-2 (48 points).
- The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Hurricanes finished 1-5-1 in those contests (three points).
Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils (22-17-2 overall) have posted a record of 7-2-9 in games that have gone to OT this season.
- In the 14 games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
- In eight games this season when the Devils ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of four points (2-6-0).
- When New Jersey has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned five points (2-1-1 record).
- The Devils have earned 37 points in their 25 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, New Jersey has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 14 games and registered 20 points with a record of 9-3-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 8-14-2 (18 points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 12-3-0 to register 24 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Devils AVG | Devils Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.27 | Goals Scored | 2.68 | 27th |
| 15th | 3.05 | Goals Allowed | 2.95 | 13th |
| 2nd | 32 | Shots | 29.6 | 5th |
| 1st | 24.7 | Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 23rd |
| 16th | 19.35% | Power Play % | 21.78% | 10th |
| 19th | 78.95% | Penalty Kill % | 76.85% | 25th |
Hurricanes vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
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