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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs (8-10-2) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC. TV: CARNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHLSaturday, December 5, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs8-10-2

7:00 PM ETDec 5, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

DateDec 5, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueLenovo Center, Raleigh, NC

TVCARNHL

Team comparison

Toronto Maple LeafsCarolina Hurricanes

Goals per game

3.4

4.1

Goals allowed per game

3.5

2.4

8-10-2Record14-3-2

7th in Atlantic DivisionStanding1st in Metropolitan Division

4-4Road record / home record6-2

LLLLWLast 5WWLWW

L4StreakW2

Team stats

Toronto Maple LeafsCarolina Hurricanes

Goals Against Average

3.32

2.32

Shots Against per Game

29.6

22.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.9

85.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.37

4.11

Shots per Game

27.9

33.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

28.6

22.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

189

164

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Morgan Rielly D · Lower Body

Out

Colton Sissons C · Lower Body

Out

Kirill Marchenko RW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Miles Wood LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Nick Blankenburg D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Toronto Maple LeafsLLLLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheL 3-6

Nov 8, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 0-4

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Montreal CanadiensL 2-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Utah MammothL 2-3

Oct 31, 2026 · at Vancouver CanucksW 4-2

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 12/5

Mar 5, 2027TOR 0, CAR 0

Feb 16, 2027CAR 0, TOR 0

Dec 5, 2026TOR 0, CAR 0

Team pages

Toronto Maple Leafs
Schedule, roster and stats

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes?

The game is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

How can I watch Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes?

TV: CARNHL.

What are the records of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes?

Toronto Maple Leafs: 8-10-2. Carolina Hurricanes: 14-3-2.

Who is injured for Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes?

Listed out or doubtful: Toronto Maple Leafs: Morgan Rielly, Colton Sissons, Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood. Carolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes played?

Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

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