Up arrow

St. Louis Blues vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Preview, Predictions and Picks for November 17, 2024

Published on:
Nov 17, 2024 8:10 AM
The St. Louis Blues, fresh off a shootout victory, head to the Lenovo Center on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM to take on the Carolina Hurricanes, who are riding high with a 12-4 record and a dominant 6-1 home record. The Blues will look to build on their 8-9-1 season start, while the Hurricanes aim to extend their impressive Metropolitan Division lead. This matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two teams with different trajectories.
St. Louis Blues
Carolina Hurricanes

Blues vs Hurricanes statistics

Stat Blues Hurricanes
Goals For per Game 2.56 4.00
Goals Against per Game 3.39 2.50
Shots per Game 25.9 34.7
Shots Against per Game 29.7 25.1
Power Play Goals 6 13
Power Play Goals Against 11 9
Short Handed Goals 0 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 152 132
Power Play Percentage 14.0 23.2
Penalty Kill Percentage 77.6 84.7

Carolina Hurricanes recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
11/16/24 vs Ottawa Senators W 4-0
11/13/24 @ Utah Hockey Club L 4-1
11/11/24 @ Vegas Golden Knights W 5-2
11/9/24 @ Colorado Avalanche L 6-4
11/7/24 vs Pittsburgh Penguins W 5-1

St. Louis Blues recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
11/16/24 @ Boston Bruins W 3-2 OT
11/14/24 @ Buffalo Sabres L 4-3 OT
11/12/24 vs Boston Bruins L 3-2
11/9/24 vs Washington Capitals L 8-1
11/7/24 vs Utah Hockey Club L 4-2

Blues vs Hurricanes predictions

As the St. Louis Blues gear up to take on the Carolina Hurricanes, all eyes might be on Jordan Kyrou, who's been lighting up the scoreboard with 5 goals and a team-leading 15 points. Given his current streak and pivotal role in the team's dynamics, Kyrou could very likely be the key playmaker, stirring the offensive pot for the Blues in this matchup. His agility and knack for being in the right place at the right time suggests that he might just weave through the Hurricanes' defense more than once, potentially adding a goal or two to his tally.

On the flip side, the Carolina Hurricanes boast their own dynamo in Martin Necas, who has so far tallied an impressive 9 goals and 26 points this season. His exceptional playmaking ability, combined with his knack for setting up crucial plays, positions him as a formidable force the Blues will need to strategically counter. Necas, with his rapid-fire decision-making and skill in both scoring and assisting, might just dominate the ice, contributing significantly to the Hurricanes' scoreboard.

Considering the current momentum and the statistics at hand, the Carolina Hurricanes, with their stronger overall performance record and home advantage, appear to have the upper edge in this encounter. The Hurricanes' formidable home record of 6-1-0 stands out, especially when placed side by side with the Blues' more tentative road record. So, while hockey always has room for surprises, it would be a safe bet to lean towards a victory for the Carolina Hurricanes in this exciting clash at the Lenovo Center. What do you think, could the Blues stir up an upset, or will the Hurricanes breeze through?

Carolina Hurricanes injuries

  • Pyotr Kochetkov (G): Day-To-Day
  • Seth Jarvis (C): Injured Reserve
  • Frederik Andersen (G): Out
  • Riley Stillman (D): Injured Reserve
  • Brendan Lemieux (LW): Day-To-Day

St. Louis Blues injuries

  • Pierre-Olivier Joseph (D): Out
  • Nick Leddy (D): Injured Reserve
  • Robert Thomas (C): Injured Reserve
  • Philip Broberg (D): Injured Reserve
  • Mathieu Joseph (RW): Day-To-Day

Blues vs Hurricanes game info

Type Info
Venue Lenovo Center
Location Raleigh, NC
Puck drop Sun 5:00 PM

St. Louis Blues vs. Carolina Hurricanes Betting Odds

Real-time odds powered by Optimal

More Picks