The Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the New Jersey Devils in a matchup featuring two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Hurricanes enter the game with a record of 21 wins, 12 losses, and 1 overtime loss, currently sitting third in their division. They are looking to bounce back from a recent loss, having dropped their last game. In contrast, the Devils boast a record of 23 wins, 11 losses, and 3 overtime losses, placing them first in the division. They come into this contest on a two-game winning streak, showcasing strong offensive capabilities led by Jesper Bratt, who has accumulated 45 points this season. Both teams will be eager to secure crucial points as the season progresses.
Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils Game Information
Game Date: December 27, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network South – Carolinas, MSG Sportsnet
Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
New Jersey Devils Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 23-11-3
Conference Record: 14-7-3
Division Record: 7-3-2
Streak: 2 win
Carolina Hurricanes Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 21-12-1
Conference Record: 12-7-1
Division Record: 10-3-1
Streak: 1 loss
Stat Leaders
New Jersey Devils (23-11-3, 49 PTS, #1 in division)
Goals Leader: Nico Hischier, 17G, 16A, 33 PTS
Assists Leader: Jesper Bratt, 14G, 31A, 45 PTS
Points Leader: Jesper Bratt, 14G, 31A, 45 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Brenden Dillon, 44 PIM
Goalie: Jacob Markstrom, 18-6-2, 2.12 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Carolina Hurricanes (21-12-1, 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: Frederik Andersen, 3-1-0, 1.49 GAA, 0.0 SV%
New Jersey Devils Injury Report
Curtis Lazar – Knee (Out) – The Devils said on Saturday (Dec. 21) that Lazar should be good to go after the Christmas break, according to head coach Sheldon Keefe.
Santeri Hatakka – Shoulder (Out) – The Devils said that Hatakka underwent successful shoulder surgery on Thursday (Oct. 10) and is without a timetable to return.
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 8-12 weeks, per TSN and RDS Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
New Jersey Devils Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 27, 2024 vs Carolina Hurricanes
December 28, 2024 at Carolina Hurricanes
December 31, 2024 at Anaheim Ducks
January 01, 2025 at Los Angeles Kings
January 04, 2025 at San Jose Sharks
January 06, 2025 at Seattle Kraken
January 09, 2025 at New York Rangers
January 11, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
January 14, 2025 vs Florida Panthers
January 16, 2025 at Toronto Maple Leafs
Carolina Hurricanes Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
October 12, 2024 at Tampa Bay Lightning
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
January 10, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks
