The NHL schedule on Thursday features a game between the Carolina Hurricanes (32-18-4) and the Minnesota Wild (31-19-4), starting at 7:30 PM ET at Xcel Energy Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank second in the Eastern Conference and the Wild are fifth in the Western Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Wild: Feb. 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.72 | 8th |
| Shots | 31.6 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 25 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 19.88% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.35% | 1st |
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.83 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 11th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 18.84% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.8% | 30th |
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Hurricanes vs. Wild Top Players
Hurricanes
- With 26 goals and 40 assists this season, Mikko Rantanen is one of Carolina's leading contributors (66 points).
- Having scored 17 goals and adding 34 assists, Sebastian Aho is an important piece of the offense for Carolina through 53 games.
- On 123 shots (for 20 goals) and 20 assists, Seth Jarvis has created 40 points this season.
- In the 33 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .903, 31st in the league.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has racked up 52 points (1.3 per game) for Minnesota, with 23 goals and 29 assists in 37 games (playing 20:13 per game).
- Marco Rossi has helped lead the offense for Minnesota this season with 18 goals and 28 assists.
- Minnesota's Matthew Boldy is among the leaders on the team with 45 total points (18 goals and 27 assists).
- Filip Gustavsson has a .913 save percentage (13th in the league), with 954 total saves, allowing 91 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has compiled a 20-11-3 record this season.
Hurricanes vs. Wild Injury Report
Hurricanes
William Carrier: Out (Lower Body),
Jesper Fast: Out For Season (Neck),
Tyson Jost: Out (Lower Body),
Juha Jaaska: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Wild
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Kirill Kaprizov: Out (Lower Body),
Jakub Lauko: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2025 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 2/1/2025 | Kings | L 4-2 | Home |
| 2/4/2025 | Jets | L 3-0 | Away |
| 2/6/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 2/8/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 2/22/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 2/25/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2025 | Canadiens | W 4-0 | Away |
| 2/1/2025 | Senators | L 6-0 | Away |
| 2/4/2025 | Bruins | L 3-0 | Away |
| 2/6/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 2/8/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 2/22/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 2/25/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |