Games / NHL / Jan 2, 2027

Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Nashville Predators (8-4-5) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC. TV: Scripps Sports, CARNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators.

NHLSaturday, January 2, 2027

Nashville Predators8-4-5

7:00 PM ETJan 2, 2027

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

DateJan 2, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueLenovo Center, Raleigh, NC

TVScripps Sports, CARNHL

Team comparison

Nashville PredatorsCarolina Hurricanes

Goals per game

3.1

4.1

Goals allowed per game

3.0

2.4

8-4-5Record14-3-2

4th in Central DivisionStanding1st in Metropolitan Division

2-4Road record / home record6-2

WWWWLLast 5WWLWW

W4StreakW2

Team stats

Nashville PredatorsCarolina Hurricanes

Goals Against Average

2.82

2.32

Shots Against per Game

28.9

22.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

88.5

85.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.00

4.11

Shots per Game

26.0

33.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

29.8

22.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

118

164

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Nashville Predators

Jonathan Marchessault RW · Lower Body

Day-To-Day

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Nashville PredatorsWWWWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesW 4-1

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 3-4

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

Season series

NSH leads series 1-0

Jan 2, 2027NSH 0, CAR 0

Nov 3, 2026CAR 1, NSH 4

Team pages

Nashville Predators
Schedule, roster and stats

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes?

The game is on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

How can I watch Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes?

TV: Scripps Sports, CARNHL.

What are the records of the Nashville Predators and Carolina Hurricanes?

Nashville Predators: 8-4-5. Carolina Hurricanes: 14-3-2.

Who is injured for Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes?

Listed out or doubtful: Carolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes played?

Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

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