The Carolina Hurricanes (38-22-4) hit the ice against the Tampa Bay Lightning (37-22-4) during Tuesday's NHL action, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at PNC Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank fourth and the Lightning fifth in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Lightning: March 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: PNC Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.19 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.7 | 8th |
| Shots | 31.6 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 25 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 18.65% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.13% | 2nd |
Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.54 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.67 | 6th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 26.11% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.01% | 10th |
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Hurricanes vs. Lightning Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho has been imperative to Carolina's offense this season, recording 61 points in 63 games.
- With 25 goals and 23 assists, Seth Jarvis is one of the top offensive options for Carolina with his 48 points (0.8 per game).
- With 43 points through 63 games (18 goals and 25 assists), Andrei Svechnikov has been an important part of Carolina's offensive attack this season.
- In the 38 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .903, 33rd in the league.
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov has totaled 28 goals and 63 assists in 60 games for Tampa Bay, good for 91 points.
- Brandon Hagel has racked up 70 points this season, with 30 goals and 40 assists.
- Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is among the leaders on the team with 65 total points (32 goals and 33 assists).
- Andrei Vasilevskiy is 30-17-3 in 50 games this season, conceding 111 goals (2.2 goals against average) with 1278 saves and a .920 save percentage (fifth-best in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Lightning Injury Report
Hurricanes
William Carrier: Out (Lower Body),
Andrei Svechnikov: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Dmitry Orlov: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jesper Fast: Out For Season (Neck)
Lightning
Victor Hedman: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2025 | Red Wings | W 2-1 | Away |
| 3/6/2025 | Bruins | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/9/2025 | Jets | W 4-2 | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 3/14/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 3/15/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 3/20/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 6-2 | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Sabres | W 6-5 | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Bruins | L 4-0 | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 3/13/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 3/15/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 3/17/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |