The Carolina Hurricanes (46-24-4) visit the Detroit Red Wings (34-33-7) at Little Caesars Arena on Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes have won three games in a row.
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Before watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which team we pick to emerge with the victory in Friday's action on the ice.
The Red Wings are 4-5-1 over the past 10 contests, putting up 29 total goals (eight power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 29.6%). They have given up 27 goals to their opponents.
Hurricanes vs. Red Wings Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Hurricanes 4, Red Wings 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-194)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have gone 5-4-9 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 46-24-4.
- In the 18 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-4-2 record (good for 26 points).
- In the six games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has taken 10 points from the 14 games this season when it scored two goals (4-8-2 record).
- The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals in 49 games (42-5-2, 86 points).
- In the 26 games when Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 15-8-3 record (33 points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 35-18-4 (74 points).
- The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Hurricanes finished 9-6-0 in those contests (18 points).
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have a 8-7-15 record in overtime games this season and a 34-33-7 overall record.
- Detroit has earned 29 points (11-8-7) in its 26 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Red Wings scored only one goal in 16 games and have gone 1-13-2 (four points).
- When Detroit has scored two goals this season, they've earned 14 points (6-8-2 record).
- The Red Wings have earned 57 points in their 40 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Detroit has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 23 games and picked up 18 points with a record of 8-13-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 16-15-1 (33 points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents 39 times this season, and earned 36 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.28 | Goals Scored | 2.81 | 21st |
| 6th | 2.64 | Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 22nd |
| 2nd | 31.6 | Shots | 27.3 | 23rd |
| 1st | 24.9 | Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| 22nd | 19.13% | Power Play % | 28.84% | 3rd |
| 2nd | 84.47% | Penalty Kill % | 69.19% | 32nd |
Hurricanes vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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