Games / NHL / Dec 21, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET, at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV. TV: CARNHL, Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes.

NHLMonday, December 21, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

10:00 PM ETDec 21, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

DateDec 21, 2026

Time10:00 PM ET

VenueT-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV

TVCARNHL, Scripps Sports

Team comparison

Carolina HurricanesVegas Golden Knights

Goals per game

4.1

3.4

Goals allowed per game

2.4

2.7

14-3-2Record12-5-2

1st in Metropolitan DivisionStanding2nd in Pacific Division

8-3Road record / home record6-3

WWLWWLast 5WWWLL

W2StreakW3

Team stats

Carolina HurricanesVegas Golden Knights

Goals Against Average

2.32

2.63

Shots Against per Game

22.4

25.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.0

76.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.11

3.32

Shots per Game

33.3

28.5

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.2

26.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

164

160

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Carolina HurricanesWWLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 9-2

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-3

Nov 3, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 1-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 7-0

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-2

Vegas Golden KnightsWWWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Detroit Red WingsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 3-2

Nov 2, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 2-3

Oct 30, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 2-5

Season series

Series starts 12/21

Jan 17, 2027VGK 0, CAR 0

Dec 21, 2026CAR 0, VGK 0

Team pages

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights?

The game is on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

How can I watch Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights?

TV: CARNHL, Scripps Sports.

What are the records of the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights?

Carolina Hurricanes: 14-3-2. Vegas Golden Knights: 12-5-2.

Who is injured for Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights?

Listed out or doubtful: Carolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal. Vegas Golden Knights: Noah Hanifin, Parker Wotherspoon. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights played?

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

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