NHL action on Sunday includes the Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-3) visiting the New Jersey Devils (22-17-2) at Prudential Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank third with 51 points and the Devils are 10th with 46 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Devils: Jan. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
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Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.27 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.05 | 15th |
| Shots | 32 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.7 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 19.35% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.95% | 19th |
Devils' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.68 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.95 | 13th |
| Shots | 29.6 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 21.78% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.85% | 25th |
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Hurricanes vs. Devils Top Players
Hurricanes
- One of Carolina's top offensive players this season is Sebastian Aho, who has recorded 42 points in 41 games.
- Andrei Svechnikov has 12 goals and 19 assists for Carolina to compile 31 total points (0.8 per game).
- On 98 shots (for 10 goals) and 20 assists, Nikolaj Ehlers has created 30 points this season.
- Across 17 games played, Frederik Andersen has a goaltending record of 5-10-2. During those games, he's allowed 58 goals while recording 376 saves.
Devils
- Jesper Bratt has collected nine goals and 25 assists in 41 games for New Jersey, good for 34 points.
- Nico Hischier has racked up 31 points this season, with 12 goals and 19 assists.
- Timo Meier has posted 12 goals on the season, chipping in 13 assists.
- Jake Allen has a .912 save percentage (10th-best in the league), with 538 total saves, giving up 52 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has compiled an 11-8-1 record this season.
Hurricanes vs. Devils Injury Report
Hurricanes
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Upper Body),
Seth Jarvis: Out (Upper Body),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out For Season (Undisclosed)
Devils
Johnathan Kovacevic: Out (Knee),
Evgenii Dadonov: Out (Wrist),
Simon Nemec: Out (Lower Body),
Marc McLaughlin: Out (Undisclosed),
Zack MacEwen: Out (Lower Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Penguins | L 5-1 | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Canadiens | L 7-5 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Avalanche | L 5-3 | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 4-0 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Mammoth | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Jets | - | Away |