The Carolina Hurricanes (26-15-2) welcome the Anaheim Ducks (17-20-5) to PNC Arena on Sunday evening, with both teams experiencing vastly different trajectories in their respective seasons.
The Hurricanes enter the contest riding a two-game winning streak and boasting one of the NHL's most efficient defensive units, allowing just 2.74 goals per game and conceding only three goals in their last two matchups.
Sebastian Aho and Martin Necas have been driving Carolina's offensive success with a combined 28 goals and 63 assists, while the Ducks' offense has struggled significantly, managing just four goals in their last three games.
The contrast between the teams is particularly stark on the defensive end, where Carolina's blue-line corps of Jaccob Slavin and Dmitry Orlov has accumulated 12.4 defensive point shares, while the Ducks have surrendered an average of 3.07 goals per game.
This matchup presents an intriguing test for Ducks' netminder Lukas Dostal, who has been a bright spot for Anaheim with a .908 save percentage, as he faces a Hurricanes team averaging 3.37 goals per game.
As these teams prepare to face off in what could be a defining game for both sides, our comprehensive analysis explores the key factors that could determine the outcome of this cross-conference battle.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Anaheim Ducks: who will win?
For tonight's Carolina Hurricanes vs Anaheim Ducks matchup, our predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 78% chance of defeating the Ducks.
Carolina Hurricanes: 78% win probability
- Superior goal-scoring ability (145 goals for vs Ducks' 105)
- Better defensive record (120 goals against vs Ducks' 133)
- Higher league position (4th in Eastern Conference vs Ducks' 12th in Western)
Anaheim Ducks: 22% win probability
- Poor recent form (LLLWL in last 5 games)
- Weak offensive output (105 goals scored, third-lowest in Western Conference)
- Negative goal differential (-28 compared to Hurricanes' +25)
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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Anaheim Ducks odds
| Carolina Hurricanes | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -450 (via bet365 US) | +370 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Carolina Hurricanes have won 26 out of 43 matches this season.
- 2The Anaheim Ducks have won 17 out of 42 matches this season.
- 3With 54 points, the Carolina Hurricanes holds the 4th position in the league standings.
- 4Anaheim Ducks's 39 points place them 12th in the rankings.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Anaheim Ducks form
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Anaheim Ducks head to head
Carolina Hurricanes
50%
Anaheim Ducks
50%
Jan 12, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes
6 : 3
Anaheim Ducks
Oct 16, 2023
Anaheim Ducks
6 : 3
Carolina Hurricanes
Feb 26, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes
2 : 3
Anaheim Ducks
Dec 7, 2022
Anaheim Ducks
4 : 3
Carolina Hurricanes
Apr 10, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes
5 : 2
Anaheim Ducks
Nov 19, 2021
Anaheim Ducks
1 : 2
Carolina Hurricanes
