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The Carolina Hurricanes (46-24-4, riding a three-game winning streak) visit the Detroit Red Wings (34-33-7) at Little Caesars Arena. The game on Friday, April 4 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will take home the victory in Friday's hockey action.
The Red Wings' offense has put up 29 goals during their last 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 27 goals. They have recorded 27 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored eight goals (29.6%). They are 4-5-1 over those contests.
Hurricanes vs. Red Wings Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final score of Hurricanes 4, Red Wings 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-196)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 46-24-4 overall and 5-4-9 in overtime matchups.
- Carolina has 26 points (12-4-2) in the 18 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has finished 4-8-2 in the 14 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 10 points).
- The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals 49 times, and are 42-5-2 in those games (to register 86 points).
- In the 26 games when Carolina has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 15-8-3 record (33 points).
- In the 57 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 35-18-4 (74 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 9-6-0 to register 18 points.
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have a 34-33-7 record this season and are 8-7-15 in games that have gone to overtime.
- In the 26 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 29 points.
- Across the 16 games this season the Red Wings finished with just one goal, they have earned four points.
- Detroit has earned 14 points (6-8-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Red Wings have earned 57 points in their 40 games with at least three goals scored.
- Detroit has scored a lone power-play goal in 23 games this season and has recorded 18 points from those matchups.
- 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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