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The Carolina Hurricanes (16-8-1) host the Colorado Avalanche (14-12) at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina on December 5, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes sit in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The Avalanche are ninth in the Western Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Avalanche: Dec. 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: PNC Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.72 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.92 | 9th |
| Shots | 32.4 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 25.4 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 27.5% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.56% | 7th |
Avalanche's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.27 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.73 | 31st |
| Shots | 30.1 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 26 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 26.83% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.13% | 27th |
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Hurricanes vs. Avalanche Top Players
Hurricanes
- Martin Necas is one of Carolina's top contributors this season with 39 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 21%.
- Having scored seven goals and adding 19 assists, Sebastian Aho is a strong contributor for Carolina through 25 games.
- Shayne Gostisbehere has contributed 20 points for Carolina in 25 games this season, scoring on 9.8% of his shots and putting up five goals and 15 assists.
- As Carolina's top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 10 wins and 3 losses this season while allowing 35 goals with 314 saves.
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon's nine goals and 30 assists in 26 games for Colorado add up to 39 total points on the season.
- Mikko Rantanen is one of the impact players on offense for Colorado with 35 total points (1.3 per game), with 15 goals and 20 assists in 26 games.
- Colorado's Cale Makar is among the leaders on the team with 32 total points (eight goals and 24 assists).
- Alexandar Georgiev has an .868 save percentage (61st in the league), with 341 total saves, conceding 52 goals (3.5 goals against average). He has put together a 7-7-0 record this season.
Hurricanes vs. Avalanche Injury Report
Hurricanes
Jesper Fast: Out (Neck),
Frederik Andersen: Out (Knee)
Avalanche
Josh Manson: Out (Upper Body),
Oliver Kylington: Out (Upper Body),
Tucker Poolman: Out For Season (Head),
Jonathan Drouin: Out (Upper Body),
Ross Colton: Out (Foot),
Miles Wood: Out (Upper Body),
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Knee)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2024 | Panthers | L 6-3 | Home |
| 11/30/2024 | Panthers | L 6-0 | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Kraken | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/5/2024 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/13/2024 | Senators | - | Home |
Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2024 | Stars | L 5-3 | Away |
| 11/30/2024 | Oilers | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/3/2024 | Sabres | W 5-4 | Away |
| 12/5/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 12/8/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |