The Carolina Hurricanes (24-15-2) welcome the Vancouver Canucks (18-12-10) to the Lenovo Center on Friday night in what promises to be an intriguing cross-conference matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions.
The Hurricanes, currently riding strong home form with wins in four of their last five at Lenovo Center, will look to capitalize on Vancouver's recent road struggles, as the Canucks have dropped five of their last six away games.
Carolina's league-leading penalty kill unit and robust defensive record of allowing just 2.81 goals per game could prove decisive against a Canucks team that has managed only five goals in their last three outings.
Both teams feature dynamic playmakers, with Carolina's Martin Necas (47 points) and Vancouver's Quinn Hughes (45 points) leading their respective teams in scoring this season.
The historical context adds another layer of intrigue, as these teams have split their last ten meetings evenly, though Carolina holds the advantage in their most recent encounter.
As both teams look to bounce back from recent losses - Carolina falling 3-2 to Tampa Bay and Vancouver dropping a 2-1 decision to Washington - this matchup could mark a crucial turning point in their respective seasons.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vancouver Canucks: who will win?
For tonight's Hurricanes vs Canucks matchup, our predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 55.67% chance of defeating the Canucks.
Pre-game probabilities
Carolina Hurricanes
Moneyline
Win %
55.67%
44.33%
Vancouver Canucks
Carolina Hurricanes: 55.67% win probability
- Superior goal differential (+23 compared to Canucks' -7)
- Better defensive record (120 goals against vs Canucks' 128)
- Higher points percentage (52 points in 42 games vs Canucks' 46 in 40)
Vancouver Canucks: 44.33% win probability
- Poor recent form (LLLWL in last 5 games)
- Weak defensive performance (128 goals against in 40 games)
- Lower standing position (8th in Western Conference vs Hurricanes' 4th in Eastern)
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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vancouver Canucks form
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vancouver Canucks head to head
Carolina Hurricanes
50%
Vancouver Canucks
50%
Oct 29, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
3 : 4
Carolina Hurricanes
Feb 7, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes
2 : 3
Vancouver Canucks
Dec 10, 2023
Vancouver Canucks
4 : 3
Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 15, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes
3 : 4
Vancouver Canucks
Oct 25, 2022
Vancouver Canucks
2 : 3
Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 15, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes
4 : 1
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