The Carolina Hurricanes (16-7-2) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (12-11-3) hit the ice in Raleigh, North Carolina on December 4, 2025 at Lenovo Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are second (with 34 points) and the Maple Leafs 14th (27 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs: Dec. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.4 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.76 | 10th |
| Shots | 33.2 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.3 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 13.7% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.73% | 22nd |
Maple Leafs' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.42 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 28th |
| Shots | 27.2 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.3 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 15.15% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.08% | 15th |
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Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho is one of Carolina's top contributors this season with 24 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 12.7%.
- Seth Jarvis has 15 goals and seven assists for Carolina to compile 22 total points (0.9 per game).
- With 18 points through 16 games (three goals and 15 assists), Shayne Gostisbehere has been an important part of Carolina's offensive efforts this season.
- In the 13 games Frederik Andersen has played this season, his save percentage is .878, 57th in the league.
Maple Leafs
- William Nylander has collected 11 goals and 21 assists in 22 games for Toronto, good for 32 points.
- John Tavares is one of the impact players on offense for Toronto with 29 total points (1.1 per game), with 13 goals and 16 assists in 26 games.
- Matthew Knies is a crucial player on offense for Toronto with six goals and 20 assists.
- Anthony Stolarz has a 6-5-1 record this season, with an .884 save percentage (51st in the league). He has 312 saves, and has allowed 41 goals (3.5 goals against average).
Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Injury Report
Hurricanes
Jesperi Kotkaniemi: Out (Lower Body),
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Lower Body),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Undisclosed)
Maple Leafs
Marshall Rifai: Out (Wrist),
Brandon Carlo: Out (Lower Body),
Anthony Stolarz: Out (Upper Body),
Christopher Tanev: Out (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Rangers | L 4-2 | Home |
| 11/28/2025 | Jets | W 5-1 | Home |
| 11/30/2025 | Flames | W 1-0 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Capitals | L 4-2 | Away |
| 11/29/2025 | Penguins | W 7-2 | Away |
| 12/2/2025 | Panthers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |