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The Carolina Hurricanes (8-4) square off against the Minnesota Wild (5-6-3) at Lenovo Center on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes knocked off the New York Rangers 3-0 in their most recent game, while the Wild are coming off a 3-2 overtime win over the Nashville Predators.
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Here is our prediction for who will secure the victory in Thursday's matchup.
Over the last 10 games, the Wild have a record of 3-4-3. They have put up 25 goals, while their opponents have scored 33. They have gone on the power play 33 times during that span, and have capitalized with seven goals (21.2% of opportunities).
Hurricanes vs. Wild Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final score of Hurricanes 5, Wild 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-190)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 8-4 overall and 3-0-3 in overtime contests.
- Carolina is 2-2-0 (four points) in its four games decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they lost both times.
- Carolina has lost the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Hurricanes are 8-1-0 in the nine games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 16 points).
- In the four games when Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered six points after finishing 3-1-0.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 7-2-0 (14 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).
Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have a 2-3-5 record in overtime contests this season and a 5-6-3 overall record.
- Minnesota has earned five points (1-0-3) in its four games decided by one goal.
- This season the Wild registered just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
- Minnesota failed to win both games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Wild have scored three or more goals eight times, earning 12 points from those matchups (5-1-2).
- Minnesota has scored a single power-play goal in four games this season and has recorded five points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Minnesota has posted a record of 1-2-2 (four points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents nine times this season, and earned nine points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Wild AVG | Wild Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.58 | Goals Scored | 2.79 | 22nd |
| 6th | 2.67 | Goals Allowed | 3.64 | 29th |
| 2nd | 32.5 | Shots | 29.6 | 7th |
| 14th | 27.7 | Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 29th |
| 31st | 11.43% | Power Play % | 31.48% | 3rd |
| 8th | 83.72% | Penalty Kill % | 66.67% | 30th |
Hurricanes vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
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