The Carolina Hurricanes (23-13-2) host the Minnesota Wild (24-11-4) during Saturday's NHL slate, starting at 7:00 PM ET at PNC Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are fifth in the Eastern Conference (48 points), and the Wild are third in the Western Conference (52 points).
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Hurricanes vs. Wild: Jan. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: PNC Arena
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Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.45 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.76 | 9th |
| Shots | 32.2 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 25% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.47% | 1st |
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.69 | 6th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 18.63% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.21% | 30th |
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Hurricanes vs. Wild Top Players
Hurricanes
- Martin Necas is one of Carolina's leading contributors this season with 46 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 15.8%.
- Sebastian Aho has 40 points (12 goals, 28 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Through 38 games, Andrei Svechnikov has proven himself as a scoring option for Carolina. He has 27 points (12 goals and 15 assists).
- In 24 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (15-7-1) has given up 58 goals.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has recorded 23 goals and 27 assists in 34 games for Minnesota, good for 50 points.
- Marco Rossi is one of the impact players on offense for Minnesota with 33 total points (0.8 per game), with 15 goals and 18 assists in 39 games.
- Matthew Boldy has earned 13 goals on the season, chipping in 18 assists.
- Filip Gustavsson is 17-6-3 on the season, allowing 59 goals (2.3 goals against average) and compiling 713 saves with a .924 save percentage (sixth-best in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Wild Injury Report
Hurricanes
Frederik Andersen: Out (Knee),
Jesper Fast: Out (Neck),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Out (Upper Body),
Tyson Jost: Out (Undisclosed)
Wild
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Jacob Middleton: Out (Upper Body),
Kirill Kaprizov: Out (Lower Body),
Jakub Lauko: Out (Lower Body),
Jared Spurgeon: Out (Lower Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2024 | Devils | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Blue Jackets | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Panthers | W 3-1 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/5/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2024 | Senators | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Predators | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Capitals | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |