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The Carolina Hurricanes (42-23-4), coming off a 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, visit the Anaheim Ducks (30-31-8) at Honda Center on Sunday, March 23 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Ducks knocked off the Nashville Predators 4-1 in their last game.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which squad we think will bring home the victory in Sunday's action on the ice.
Over the last 10 contests for the Ducks (4-5-1), their offense has totaled 32 goals while their defense has conceded 31 goals. They have recorded 26 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (15.4%).
Hurricanes vs. Ducks Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Ducks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-226)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes (42-23-4 overall) have a 5-4-9 record in games that have required overtime.
- 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 five games this season the Hurricanes recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has scored exactly two goals in 14 games this season (4-8-2 record, 10 points).
- The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals in 45 games (38-5-2, 78 points).
- In the 22 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 27 points after finishing 12-7-3.
- In the 54 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 33-17-4 (70 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 8-6-0 to record 16 points.
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have posted a record of 8-8-16 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 30-31-8.
- Anaheim has earned 28 points (11-10-6) in its 27 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- In 13 games this season when the Ducks ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-11-1).
- Anaheim has earned nine points (3-14-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Ducks have scored three or more goals in 33 games, earning 56 points from those contests.
- Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in 16 games this season and has recorded 15 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 11-11-2 (24 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 43 times this season, and earned 40 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.22 | Goals Scored | 2.65 | 27th |
| 6th | 2.67 | Goals Allowed | 3.1 | 21st |
| 2nd | 31.6 | Shots | 27.3 | 23rd |
| 1st | 25 | Shots Allowed | 32.1 | 32nd |
| 27th | 17.7% | Power Play % | 12.97% | 31st |
| 2nd | 84.42% | Penalty Kill % | 72.59% | 28th |
Hurricanes vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California
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