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The Carolina Hurricanes (16-7-2, second in the Eastern Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Toronto Maple Leafs (12-11-3, 14th in the Eastern Conference), on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 games, the Maple Leafs have a record of 4-4-2. They have scored 30 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 28. They have gone on the power play 25 times during that span, and have capitalized with three goals (12.0% of opportunities).
Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Maple Leafs 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-206)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 16-7-2 overall and 5-2-7 in overtime contests.
- Carolina has 15 points (7-2-1) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Hurricanes registered only one goal, they've finished 1-4-0 (two points).
- Carolina has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals 18 times, and are 15-1-2 in those games (to record 32 points).
- In the 10 games when Carolina has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-3-0 record (14 points).
- When it has outshot opponents, Carolina is 15-5-2 (32 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).
Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs (12-11-3 overall) have posted a record of 4-3-7 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
- In the 12 games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
- Toronto has earned five points (2-5-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Maple Leafs have scored more than two goals in 18 games, earning 22 points from those contests.
- Toronto has scored a single power-play goal in eight games this season and has registered seven points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Toronto has posted a record of 2-5-1 (five points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 9-6-2 to record 20 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Maple Leafs AVG | Maple Leafs Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.4 | Goals Scored | 3.42 | 5th |
| 10th | 2.76 | Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 28th |
| 2nd | 33.2 | Shots | 27.2 | 18th |
| 1st | 24.3 | Shots Allowed | 31.3 | 31st |
| 31st | 13.7% | Power Play % | 15.15% | 26th |
| 22nd | 79.73% | Penalty Kill % | 81.08% | 15th |
Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
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