The Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the Nashville Predators in an intriguing matchup at Bridgestone Arena. The Hurricanes enter the game with a solid record of 21 wins, 11 losses, and 1 overtime loss, placing them third in their division with 43 points. They are currently on a one-game winning streak. In contrast, the Predators have struggled this season, holding a record of 10 wins, 17 losses, and 7 overtime losses, which positions them seventh in their division with 27 points. Nashville is also riding a one-game winning streak. Both teams will look to build momentum as they continue their campaigns in the competitive NHL landscape.
Carolina Hurricanes at Nashville Predators Game Information
Game Date: December 23, 2024
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network South
Location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Nashville Predators Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 10-17-7
Conference Record: 7-9-3
Division Record: 5-2-2
Streak: 1 win
Carolina Hurricanes Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 21-11-1
Conference Record: 12-7-1
Division Record: 10-3-1
Streak: 1 win
Stat Leaders
Nashville Predators (10-17-7, 27 PTS, #7 in division)
Goals Leader: Jonathan Marchessault, 10G, 11A, 21 PTS
Assists Leader: Filip Forsberg, 9G, 17A, 26 PTS
Points Leader: Filip Forsberg, 9G, 17A, 26 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Michael McCarron, 36 PIM
Goalie: Justus Annunen, 2-1-0, 1.68 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Carolina Hurricanes (21-11-1, 43 PTS, #3 in division)
Goals Leader: Martin Necas, 14G, 30A, 44 PTS
Assists Leader: Martin Necas, 14G, 30A, 44 PTS
Points Leader: Martin Necas, 14G, 30A, 44 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Andrei Svechnikov, 32 PIM
Goalie: Dustin Tokarski, 1-0-0, 1 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Nashville Predators Injury Report
Austin Roest – Undisclosed (Out) – The Nashville Predators placed F Austin Roest on injured reserve non-roster list on Sunday (Sept. 29).
Carolina Hurricanes Injury Report
Jack Drury – Hand (Out) – The Hurricanes said on Tuesday (Dec. 17) that Drury will miss a minimum of four weeks after undergoing hand surgery, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer.
Jesper Fast – Neck (Out) – The Carolina Hurricanes placed F Jesper Fast on long-term injured reserve on Wednesday (Oct. 9).
Frederik Andersen – Knee (Out) – The Hurricanes announced that Andersen will undergo a procedure on his knee on Friday (Nov. 22 )which will knock him out of action about 8 weeks or so, per TSN and RDS Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
Nashville Predators Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 23, 2024 vs Carolina Hurricanes
December 27, 2024 at St. Louis Blues
December 30, 2024 at Winnipeg Jets
December 31, 2024 at Minnesota Wild
January 03, 2025 at Vancouver Canucks
January 04, 2025 at Calgary Flames
January 07, 2025 at Winnipeg Jets
January 11, 2025 vs Washington Capitals
January 14, 2025 vs Vegas Golden Knights
January 16, 2025 vs Chicago Blackhawks
Carolina Hurricanes Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
October 12, 2024 at Tampa Bay Lightning
December 23, 2024 at Nashville Predators
December 27, 2024 at New Jersey Devils
December 28, 2024 vs New Jersey Devils
December 31, 2024 at Columbus Blue Jackets
January 02, 2025 at Florida Panthers
January 04, 2025 vs Minnesota Wild
January 05, 2025 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
January 07, 2025 at Tampa Bay Lightning
January 09, 2025 vs Toronto Maple Leafs