The Carolina Hurricanes (16-7-2, second in the Eastern Conference) take on an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Toronto Maple Leafs (12-11-3, 14th in the Eastern Conference), on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which club we pick to emerge with the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.
Over the last 10 games for the Maple Leafs, their offense has put up 30 goals while their defense has allowed 28 (they have a 4-4-2 record in those games). In 25 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored three goals (12.0% success rate).
Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final result of Hurricanes 4, Maple Leafs 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-203)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes (16-7-2 overall) have a 5-2-7 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- Carolina has 15 points (7-2-1) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they've finished 1-4-0 (two points).
- Carolina has lost both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals in 18 games (15-1-2, 32 points).
- In the 10 games when Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 14 points after finishing 7-3-0.
- In the 22 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 15-5-2 (32 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).
Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs have a 4-3-7 record in overtime games this season and a 12-11-3 overall record.
- In the 12 games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
- Toronto has earned five points (2-5-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Maple Leafs have earned 22 points in their 18 games with more than two goals scored.
- Toronto has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games this season and has registered seven points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Toronto is 2-5-1 (five points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 9-6-2 to register 20 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Maple Leafs AVG | Maple Leafs Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.4 | Goals Scored | 3.42 | 5th |
| 10th | 2.76 | Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 28th |
| 2nd | 33.2 | Shots | 27.2 | 18th |
| 1st | 24.3 | Shots Allowed | 31.3 | 31st |
| 31st | 13.7% | Power Play % | 15.15% | 26th |
| 22nd | 79.73% | Penalty Kill % | 81.08% | 15th |
Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
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