Games / NHL / Dec 8, 2026

New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Rangers (10-8-1) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC. TV: MSG, CARNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers.

NHLTuesday, December 8, 2026

New York Rangers10-8-1

7:00 PM ETDec 8, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

DateDec 8, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueLenovo Center, Raleigh, NC

TVMSG, CARNHL

Team comparison

New York RangersCarolina Hurricanes

Goals per game

2.9

4.1

Goals allowed per game

2.9

2.4

10-8-1Record14-3-2

3rd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding1st in Metropolitan Division

2-7Road record / home record6-2

LWWWLLast 5WWLWW

L1StreakW2

Team stats

New York RangersCarolina Hurricanes

Goals Against Average

2.90

2.32

Shots Against per Game

26.2

22.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

89.7

85.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.95

4.11

Shots per Game

25.7

33.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.9

22.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

186

164

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Rangers

Alberts Smits D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Sean Durzi D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Igor Shesterkin G · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Joe Veleno C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Aidan Thompson C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Recent form

New York RangersLWWWL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Seattle KrakenW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 1-4

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

Series starts 11/22

Feb 21, 2027NYR 0, CAR 0

Dec 8, 2026NYR 0, CAR 0

Nov 30, 2026CAR 0, NYR 0

Nov 22, 2026CAR 0, NYR 0

Team pages

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes?

The game is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

How can I watch New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes?

TV: MSG, CARNHL.

What are the records of the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes?

New York Rangers: 10-8-1. Carolina Hurricanes: 14-3-2.

Who is injured for New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Carolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes played?

Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

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