The NHL is set for an exciting matchup on Tuesday as the Carolina Hurricanes host the Dallas Stars at Lenovo Center, with the game scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET and available for viewing on ESPN+. The Hurricanes enter this game with a record of 25 wins, 14 losses, and 3 overtime losses, positioning them third in the Eastern Conference with a total of 53 points. Meanwhile, the Stars hold a strong second place in the Western Conference with a record of 25-9-8 and 58 points.
Fans looking to catch the action live should note the following injury updates for both teams. The Hurricanes will be missing several key players, including Charles-Alexis Legault (hand), Jaccob Slavin (upper body), Seth Jarvis (upper body), and goalkeeper Pyotr Kochetkov, who is out for the season due to an undisclosed injury. On the Stars’ side, Jamie Benn is listed as day-to-day with an upper body issue, while Lian Bichsel (lower body) and Tyler Seguin (ACL) are also sidelined.
Statistically, this matchup is intriguing as Carolina’s Sebastian Aho has been a standout player, accumulating 42 points in 42 games, highlighted by 17 goals and 25 assists. On the other side, Mikko Rantanen of the Stars has recorded an impressive 57 points this season, averaging 1.4 points per game with 16 goals and 41 assists. The goaltending duel will be crucial as well, with Brandon Bussi for Carolina holding a goals-against average of 2.25 in 17 games, while Jake Oettinger for Dallas, with a save percentage of .905, has faced considerable challenges this season, conceding 71 goals in 27 games.
As both teams look to solidify their positions in their respective conferences, fans can expect a competitive and entertaining game. Each team has experienced its fair share of injuries, but the depth and talent present should make for an engaging showdown.