A pair of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, the Carolina Hurricanes (first at 28-14-3) and the Detroit Red Wings (second at 27-15-4), square off on Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we project to bring home the win in Monday's hockey game.
In the last 10 games, the Red Wings have gone 7-2-1 while putting up 32 total goals (10 power-play goals on 34 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 29.4%). They have conceded 22 goals.
Hurricanes vs. Red Wings Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Red Wings 4, Hurricanes 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (+124)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes (28-14-3 overall) have a 9-3-12 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- Carolina has 19 points (9-2-1) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
- Carolina has taken four points from the five games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-3-0 record).
- The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals 32 times, and are 25-4-3 in those games (to record 53 points).
- In the 16 games when Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 21 points after finishing 10-5-1.
- In the 36 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 26-8-2 (54 points).
- The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Hurricanes went 1-5-1 in those matchups (three points).
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have a record of 27-15-4 this season and are 7-4-11 in overtime matchups.
- In the 16 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 26 points.
- This season the Red Wings recorded only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- When Detroit has scored two goals this season, they've earned nine points (4-4-1 record).
- The Red Wings have earned 49 points in their 29 games with more than two goals scored.
- Detroit has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has registered 29 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 12-8-3 (27 points).
- The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Red Wings finished 15-6-1 in those matchups (31 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.36 | Goals Scored | 3.11 | 16th |
| 13th | 2.96 | Goals Allowed | 3.04 | 16th |
| 2nd | 32.1 | Shots | 28.2 | 15th |
| 1st | 24.2 | Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 13th |
| 17th | 19.26% | Power Play % | 24.66% | 5th |
| 18th | 79.37% | Penalty Kill % | 80.33% | 14th |
Hurricanes vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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