NHL play on Friday includes a matchup in Newark, New Jersey between the New Jersey Devils (23-11-3) and Carolina Hurricanes (21-12-1) at Prudential Center, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Devils rank first in the Eastern Conference (49 points), and the Hurricanes are fifth in the Eastern Conference (43 points).
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Devils vs. Hurricanes: Dec. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Devils' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.35 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.46 | 1st |
| Shots | 30.4 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.8 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 31.19% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.52% | 7th |
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.47 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.79 | 8th |
| Shots | 31.6 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 26.17% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.45% | 2nd |
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Devils vs. Hurricanes Top Players
Devils
- With 14 goals and 31 assists this season, Jesper Bratt is one of New Jersey's top contributors (45 points).
- Jack Hughes has 45 points (15 goals, 30 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- On 99 shots (for 17 goals) and 16 assists, Nico Hischier has recorded 33 points this season.
- Jacob Markstrom (18-6-2) has a 2.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .912 for New Jersey.
Hurricanes
- Martin Necas has recorded 14 goals and 30 assists in 34 games for Carolina, good for 44 points.
- Sebastian Aho has collected 36 points this season, with 11 goals and 25 assists.
- Carolina's Shayne Gostisbehere is among the leading scorers on the team with 27 total points (six goals and 21 assists).
- Pyotr Kochetkov has a .903 save percentage (30th in the league), with 464 total saves, allowing 50 goals (2.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 14-6-0 record this season.
Devils vs. Hurricanes Injury Report
Devils
Santeri Hatakka: Out (Shoulder),
Curtis Lazar: Questionable (Knee)
Hurricanes
Jack Drury: Out (Hand),
Jesper Fast: Out (Neck),
Frederik Andersen: Out (Knee)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Blue Jackets | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Penguins | W 3-0 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Rangers | W 5-0 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 1/1/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | Capitals | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/22/2024 | Rangers | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Predators | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Devils | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |