The Carolina Hurricanes (26-14-3) host the Anaheim Ducks (21-19-3, losers of seven straight) at Lenovo Center. The game on Thursday, Jan. 8 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will bring home the win in Thursday's hockey action.
The Ducks have put up 27 goals over their last 10 games, while conceding 46 goals. A total of 27 power-play opportunities during that time have netted four power-play goals (14.8%). They are 1-7-2 over those contests.
Hurricanes vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final result of Hurricanes 4, Ducks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-211)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 26-14-3 overall and 9-3-12 in overtime matchups.
- Carolina has 17 points (8-2-1) in the 11 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
- Carolina has scored exactly two goals in five games this season (2-3-0 record, four points).
- The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals 30 times, and are 23-4-3 in those games (to record 49 points).
- In the 16 games when Carolina has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 10-5-1 to register 21 points.
- In the 34 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 24-8-2 (50 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 1-5-1 to register three points.
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have a record of 21-19-3 this season and are 8-3-11 in overtime games.
- In the 14 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 17 points.
- This season the Ducks scored just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has two points (1-4-0) in five games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Ducks have earned 42 points in their 29 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Anaheim has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 10 games and registered 14 points with a record of 6-2-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 11-8-1 (23 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 10-8-2 to register 22 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.33 | Goals Scored | 3.28 | 8th |
| 13th | 3 | Goals Allowed | 3.67 | 32nd |
| 2nd | 32 | Shots | 30.9 | 3rd |
| 1st | 24.7 | Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 23rd |
| 17th | 19.7% | Power Play % | 17.65% | 23rd |
| 19th | 78.69% | Penalty Kill % | 76.55% | 27th |
Hurricanes vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
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