The Eastern Conference's fourth-ranked squad, the Carolina Hurricanes (26-16-3), host the second-ranked team from the Western Conference, the Vegas Golden Knights (29-12-3), on Friday, January 17 at 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network.

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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Friday's game.

In the last 10 contests, the Golden Knights have recorded a 6-4-0 record after putting up 31 total goals (six power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 27.3%). Their opponents have scored a combined 21 goals in those games.

Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Golden Knights 3.

Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-142)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Golden Knights (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

The Hurricanes are 26-16-3 overall and 3-3-6 in overtime matchups.
Carolina has 11 points (5-3-1) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the three games this season the Hurricanes registered just one goal, they lost every time.
Carolina has finished 1-6-1 in the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering three points).
The Hurricanes are 25-4-2 in the 31 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 52 points).
In the 16 games when Carolina has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-6-3 record (17 points).
In the 35 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 21-11-3 (45 points).
The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents nine times, and went 4-5-0 (eight points).

Golden Knights Splits and Trends

The Golden Knights (29-12-3 overall) have posted a record of 3-3-6 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
Vegas has earned 20 points (9-3-2) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Golden Knights scored only one goal in three games and have gone 1-1-1 (three points).
Vegas failed to win all four games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Golden Knights have earned 58 points in their 34 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Vegas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 17 games and registered 21 points with a record of 10-6-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Vegas is 21-8-0 (42 points).
The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 8-3-3 to register 19 points.

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