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The Carolina Hurricanes (21-13-1) hit the ice against the New Jersey Devils (24-11-3) during Saturday's NHL schedule, starting at 7:00 PM ET at PNC Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank fifth with 43 points and the Devils are first with 51 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Devils: Dec. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: PNC Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.43 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 11th |
| Shots | 31.6 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 25.69% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.45% | 2nd |
Devils' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.37 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.45 | 1st |
| Shots | 30.2 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 25 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 31.19% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.86% | 7th |
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Hurricanes vs. Devils Top Players
Hurricanes
- Martin Necas has been important to Carolina's offense this season, racking up 44 points in 35 games.
- Sebastian Aho has 11 goals and 25 assists for Carolina to compile 36 total points (one per game).
- Shayne Gostisbehere has created 27 points for Carolina in 35 games this season, scoring on 9.2% of his shots and recording six goals and 21 assists.
- In 22 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (14-7-0) has given up 54 goals.
Devils
- Jack Hughes' 15 goals and 31 assists in 38 games for New Jersey add up to 46 total points on the season.
- Jesper Bratt is a top offensive contributor for New Jersey with 46 total points this season. He has scored 14 goals and added 32 assists in 38 games.
- Nico Hischier has scored 18 goals on the season, adding 16 assists.
- Jacob Markstrom has a 19-6-2 record this season, with a .913 save percentage (11th in the league). He has 599 saves, and has given up 57 goals (2.1 goals against average).
Hurricanes vs. Devils Injury Report
Hurricanes
Frederik Andersen: Out (Knee),
Jack Drury: Out (Hand),
Jesper Fast: Out (Neck)
Devils
Santeri Hatakka: Out (Shoulder),
Curtis Lazar: Questionable (Knee)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2024 | Rangers | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Predators | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Devils | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Devils | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | Penguins | W 3-0 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Rangers | W 5-0 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Hurricanes | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 1/1/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |