Two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, the Carolina Hurricanes (third in the conference at 47-27-5) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (second at 49-26-4), square off on Sunday, April 13 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which squad will take home the victory in Sunday's hockey action.
The Maple Leafs have gone 7-2-1 over the last 10 contests, putting up 34 total goals (six power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 25.0%). They have given up 21 goals to their opponents.
Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final result of Hurricanes 4, Maple Leafs 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-221)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have gone 5-5-10 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 47-27-5.
- Carolina has 26 points (12-4-2) in the 18 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has finished 4-8-2 in the 14 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 10 points).
- The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals in 52 games (43-6-3, 89 points).
- In the 26 games when Carolina has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 15-8-3 to record 33 points.
- In the 61 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 35-21-5 (75 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 10-6-0 to record 20 points.
Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs have a 10-4-14 record in overtime matchups this season and a 49-26-4 overall record.
- Toronto has earned 42 points (20-4-2) in its 26 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Maple Leafs scored just one goal in 12 games and have gone 1-10-1 (three points).
- When Toronto has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned seven points (3-10-1 record).
- The Maple Leafs have earned 92 points in their 50 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Toronto has scored a lone power-play goal in 30 games has a record of 21-8-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Toronto is 18-12-1 (37 points).
- The Maple Leafs' opponents have had more shots in 44 games. The Maple Leafs finished 30-12-2 in those matchups (62 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Maple Leafs AVG | Maple Leafs Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.27 | Goals Scored | 3.23 | 9th |
| 8th | 2.72 | Goals Allowed | 2.85 | 13th |
| 2nd | 31.8 | Shots | 28.2 | 15th |
| 1st | 24.9 | Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 25th |
| 25th | 18.49% | Power Play % | 25.47% | 6th |
| 1st | 83.91% | Penalty Kill % | 77.97% | 18th |
Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
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