Nashville Predators vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 2, 2024

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Oct 2, 2024 9:10 AM
On Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, the Carolina Hurricanes, undefeated at home, look to continue their strong start against the Nashville Predators at the Lenovo Center. The Predators, still seeking their first road win, will aim to capitalize on their opponent's limited home experience. In this 7:00 PM matchup, the Hurricanes' 2-0-1 record faces off against the Predators' 1-2-0 mark, setting the stage for an exciting Eastern Conference clash.
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Predators vs Hurricanes statistics

Stat Predators Hurricanes
Goals For per Game 3.33 4.67
Goals Against per Game 3.00 2.67
Shots per Game 29.0 25.7
Shots Against per Game 23.3 23.0
Power Play Goals 1 2
Power Play Goals Against 3 1
Short Handed Goals 1 0
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 42 14
Power Play Percentage 10.0 25.0
Penalty Kill Percentage 70.0 85.7

Carolina Hurricanes recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/28/24 @ Florida Panthers L 5-4 OT
9/27/24 vs Florida Panthers W 8-2
9/24/24 @ Tampa Bay Lightning W 2-1
5/16/24 vs New York Rangers L 5-3
5/13/24 @ New York Rangers W 4-1

Nashville Predators recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/28/24 vs Tampa Bay Lightning W 6-0
9/22/24 @ Florida Panthers L 6-2
9/22/24 @ Florida Panthers L 3-2
5/3/24 vs Vancouver Canucks L 1-0
4/30/24 @ Vancouver Canucks W 2-1

Predators vs Hurricanes predictions

With the Nashville Predators gearing up to take on the Carolina Hurricanes, all eyes might be on Jonathan Marchessault, who's been leading the charge for the Predators this season. His stats speak for themselves; with a goal and a couple of assists already under his belt, Marchessault could be the vital spark that Nashville needs especially when playing away. But, given the Predators' current struggle on the road, Jonathan might have to ramp up his game even more to help tilt the playing field in their favor.

Meanwhile, over at the Carolina Hurricanes camp, Seth Jarvis and Sean Walker are the men to watch. Jarvis, with his knack for getting the puck into the net, has already tallied two goals and could easily increase that count against the struggling Predators’ defense. On the defensive line, Sean Walker isn't just stopping plays; he's creating them too, having earned top marks with two assists and three points overall. Given their home-game advantage and current form, these two can really capitalize and push the momentum for the Canes.

So, stepping back to look at the big picture, even though the Predators have some strong individual players, the Hurricanes seem better positioned to carry the day. They’ve got the home-field advantage, and their key players are on an upward trajectory, not to mention the team's overall promising start to the season. While hockey can always surprise us, it seems likely the Hurricanes will harness their current form and supportive home crowd to secure another win. What do you think, can the Predators swing an upset or will the Hurricanes breeze through?

Carolina Hurricanes injuries

  • Riley Stillman (D): Out
  • Scott Morrow (D): Out
  • William Carrier (LW): Out

Nashville Predators injuries

  • Fedor Svechkov (C): Injured Reserve
  • Austin Roest (RW): Injured Reserve

Predators vs Hurricanes game info

Venue Lenovo Center
Location Raleigh, NC
Puck drop Wed 7:00 PM

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