The Carolina Hurricanes (26-14-3) host the Anaheim Ducks (21-19-3) as a part of Thursday's NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank second in the Eastern Conference with 55 points and the Ducks are ninth in the Western Conference with 45 points.
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Hurricanes vs. Ducks: Jan. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
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Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 13th |
| Shots | 32 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.7 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 19.7% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.69% | 19th |
Ducks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.28 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.67 | 32nd |
| Shots | 30.9 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 17.65% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.55% | 27th |
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Hurricanes vs. Ducks Top Players
Hurricanes
- One of Carolina's top offensive players this season is Sebastian Aho, who has recorded 43 points in 43 games.
- Andrei Svechnikov is another of Carolina's top contributors currently with 35 total points (12 goals and 23 assists) to his name.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has created 34 points for Carolina in 43 games this season, netting a goal on 10.8% of his shots and recording 11 goals and 23 assists.
- Across 18 games played, Brandon Bussi has a goaltending record of 15-2-1. During those games, he's allowed 42 goals while recording 391 saves.
Ducks
- Troy Terry has scored 13 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 29 assists (0.7 per game), fueling the Anaheim offense with 42 total points (1.0 per game).
- Leo Carlsson has racked up 41 points this season, with 17 goals and 24 assists.
- Cutter Gauthier's 20 goals and 20 assists add up to 40 points this season.
- Lukas Dostal is 13-11-2 on the season, allowing 84 goals (3.2 goals against average) and compiling 661 saves with an .887 save percentage (49th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Ducks Injury Report
Hurricanes
Jaccob Slavin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Noah Philp: Day-To-Day (Concussion),
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out For Season (Undisclosed)
Ducks
Petr Mrazek: Out (Lower Body),
Frank Vatrano: Out (Shoulder)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2026 | Avalanche | L 5-3 | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Devils | W 3-1 | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Stars | W 6-3 | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2026 | Wild | L 5-2 | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Capitals | L 7-4 | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Flyers | L 5-2 | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/16/2026 | Kings | - | Away |