On Tuesday evening, the Carolina Hurricanes (6-2) will host the Vegas Golden Knights (5-1-3) at Lenovo Center, with the puck set to drop at 6:30 p.m. ET. The matchup will be broadcasted on ESPN+. Currently, the Hurricanes hold the fourth place in the Eastern Conference, while the Golden Knights sit in third place in the Western Conference.
Fans looking to watch the game can tune in through ESPN+. For those interested in betting, odds from BetMGM have been integrated into this preview.
In terms of injuries, both teams will be missing key players. The Hurricanes will be without Pyotr Kochetkov, Jaccob Slavin, and Eric Robinson, among others due to various lower and upper body injuries. The Golden Knights will also face challenges as Adin Hill, Noah Hanifin, and Mark Stone are ruled out for the matchup due to injuries.
Statistically, Seth Jarvis has been a standout for the Hurricanes, accumulating 11 points—including seven goals and four assists—across eight games. Goaltender Frederik Andersen has maintained a 2.7 goals-against average and made 128 saves, although his save percentage currently ranks him 30th in the league. For the Golden Knights, Jack Eichel is making waves with 16 points so far this season, averaging 1.8 points per game, with six goals and ten assists across nine games. Meanwhile, Akira Schmid has recorded 103 saves and holds a goals-against average of 2.7, with a .896 save percentage.
This matchup promises to be an exciting one as both teams aim to improve their standings in their respective conferences. Fans are eager to see how the injury reports will affect each team’s performance as they take the ice.