The New Jersey Devils (23-11-3) are set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes (21-12-1) at the Prudential Center on Friday night in what promises to be a compelling matchup between two of the Eastern Conference's top performers.
The Devils enter the contest riding high on impressive back-to-back shutout victories, including a dominant 5-0 win against the Rangers where Jack Hughes showcased his exceptional form with two goals and an assist.
The Hurricanes, boasting the league's fifth-ranked offense averaging 3.47 goals per game, will look to challenge the Devils' league-leading defense that has conceded just 2.45 goals per game.
Both teams have demonstrated their offensive capabilities this season, with the Devils' Jack Hughes contributing 45 points through 15 goals and 30 assists, while the Hurricanes' Martin Necas has matched that production with 44 points of his own.
The clash presents an intriguing tactical battle between Carolina's potent power play unit, converting at 26.42%, and New Jersey's disciplined defensive structure that has been particularly impressive in recent games.
As these Metropolitan Division rivals prepare to face off, fans can expect an intense matchup that could have significant implications for both teams' positioning in the competitive Eastern Conference standings.
New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes: who will win?
For tonight's New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes matchup, our predictive model gives the Devils a 54% chance of defeating the Hurricanes.
New Jersey Devils: 54% win probability
- League-leading position in Metropolitan Division (49 points in 37 games)
- Superior goal differential (+33, scoring 124 goals while allowing 91)
- Strong recent form (WWLWW in last 5 games)
Carolina Hurricanes: 46% win probability
- Lower points total (43 points compared to Devils' 49)
- Weaker goal differential (+22 vs Devils' +33)
- Less consistent recent performance (LWLWW with more mixed results)
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New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes odds
| New Jersey Devils | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -125 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +105 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The New Jersey Devils have won 23 out of 37 matches this season.
- 2The Carolina Hurricanes have won 21 out of 34 matches this season.
- 3With 49 points, the New Jersey Devils holds the 1st position in the league standings.
- 4Carolina Hurricanes's 43 points place them 5th in the rankings.
New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes form
New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes head to head
New Jersey Devils
17%
Carolina Hurricanes
83%
Nov 22, 2024
New Jersey Devils
4 : 2
Carolina Hurricanes
Oct 15, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes
4 : 2
New Jersey Devils
Mar 9, 2024
New Jersey Devils
2 : 4
Carolina Hurricanes
Feb 11, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes
1 : 0
New Jersey Devils
Jan 26, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes
3 : 2
New Jersey Devils
May 11, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes
3 : 2
New Jersey Devils
