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

The Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) on Sunday, January 17, 2027 at 6:00 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 Vegas Golden Knights.

NHLSunday, January 17, 2027

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

6:00 PM ETJan 17, 2027

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

DateJan 17, 2027

Time6:00 PM ET

VenueLenovo Center, Raleigh, NC

TVScripps Sports, CARNHL

Team comparison

Vegas Golden KnightsCarolina Hurricanes

Goals per game

3.4

4.1

Goals allowed per game

2.7

2.4

12-5-2Record14-3-2

2nd in Pacific DivisionStanding1st in Metropolitan Division

6-4Road record / home record6-2

WWWLLLast 5WWLWW

W3StreakW2

Team stats

Vegas Golden KnightsCarolina Hurricanes

Goals Against Average

2.63

2.32

Shots Against per Game

25.8

22.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.5

85.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.32

4.11

Shots per Game

28.5

33.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

26.3

22.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

160

164

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Recent form

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

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 12/21

Jan 17, 2027VGK 0, CAR 0

Dec 21, 2026CAR 0, VGK 0

Team pages

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes?

The game is on Sunday, January 17, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET at Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

How can I watch Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes?

TV: Scripps Sports, CARNHL.

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

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

Who is injured for Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes?

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

Where is Vegas Golden Knights vs Carolina Hurricanes played?

Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC.

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