The Carolina Hurricanes (16-7-2) host the Toronto Maple Leafs (12-11-3) during Thursday's NHL schedule, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes sit in second place in the Eastern Conference with 34 points and the Maple Leafs rank 14th in the Eastern Conference with 27 points.
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Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs: Dec. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.40 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.76 | 10th |
| Shots | 33.2 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.3 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 13.70% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.73% | 22nd |
Maple Leafs' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.42 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 28th |
| Shots | 27.2 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.3 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 15.15% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.08% | 15th |
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Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho has been critical to Carolina's offense this season, racking up 24 points in 25 games.
- With 15 goals and seven assists, Seth Jarvis is one of the top offensive options for Carolina with his 22 points (0.9 per game).
- Through 16 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 18 points (three goals and 15 assists).
- Across 13 games played, Frederik Andersen has a goaltending record of 5-6-2. During those games, he's allowed 40 goals while recording 287 saves.
Maple Leafs
- William Nylander has scored 11 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 21 assists (0.8 per game), contributing to the Toronto offense with 32 total points (1.2 per game). He takes 1.8 shots per game, shooting 22.9%.
- John Tavares is one of the top contributors for Toronto with 29 total points (1.1 per game), with 13 goals and 16 assists in 26 games.
- Matthew Knies has scored six goals on the season, adding 20 assists.
- Anthony Stolarz has an .884 save percentage (51st in the league), with 312 total saves, allowing 41 goals (3.5 goals against average). He has put together a 6-5-1 record this season.
Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Injury Report
Hurricanes
Jesperi Kotkaniemi: Out (Lower Body),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Lower Body),
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out (Undisclosed)
Maple Leafs
Anthony Stolarz: Out (Upper Body),
Marshall Rifai: Out (Wrist),
Brandon Carlo: Out (Lower Body),
Christopher Tanev: Out (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Rangers | L 4-2 | Home |
| 11/28/2025 | Jets | W 5-1 | Home |
| 11/30/2025 | Flames | W 1-0 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Capitals | L 4-2 | Away |
| 11/29/2025 | Penguins | W 7-2 | Away |
| 12/2/2025 | Panthers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |