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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Detroit Red Wings: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 4, 2025

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Apr 4, 2025 8:11 PM
The Carolina Hurricanes, riding a win streak, travel to Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Red Wings on Friday, April 4th at 7:00 PM. The Hurricanes, leaders in the Metropolitan Division, look to extend their 2-0 series lead over the Red Wings, who are fighting to stay in the hunt in the Atlantic Division. The matchup promises to be an intense battle between two teams with contrasting seasons.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Detroit Red Wings

Current Odds

CAR
DET
Over
7.5
-125
Under
7.5
+130
CAR
+1.5
+175
DET
-2.5
+125
CAR
ML
+800
DET
ML
-588

Hurricanes vs Red Wings statistics

Stat Hurricanes Red Wings
Goals For per Game 3.28 2.81
Goals Against Average 2.64 3.16
Shots per Game 31.6 27.3
Shots Against per Game 24.9 28.6
Power Play Goals 44 61
Power Play Goals Against 34 53
Short Handed Goals 10 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 581 525
Power Play Percentage 19.1 28.4
Penalty Kill Percentage 84.5 69.0

Detroit Red Wings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/1/25 @ St. Louis Blues L 2-1 OT
3/29/25 vs Boston Bruins W 2-1
3/27/25 vs Ottawa Senators L 4-3
3/25/25 @ Colorado Avalanche L 5-2
3/24/25 @ Utah Hockey Club W 5-1

Carolina Hurricanes recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/2/25 vs Washington Capitals W 5-1
3/30/25 vs New York Islanders W 6-4
3/28/25 vs Montreal Canadiens W 4-1
3/25/25 vs Nashville Predators L 3-1
3/23/25 @ Anaheim Ducks W 5-2

Detroit Red Wings injuries

  • Elmer Soderblom (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Petr Mrazek (G): Out
  • Erik Gustafsson (D): Out

Carolina Hurricanes injuries

  • Jordan Staal (C): Day-To-Day
  • Andrei Svechnikov (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Jesper Fast (RW): Injured Reserve

Hurricanes vs Red Wings game info

Type Info
Venue Little Caesars Arena
Location Detroit, MI
Puck drop Fri 7:00 PM

Hurricanes vs Red Wings predictions

The ice is set and the Carolina Hurricanes are riding a high with their win streak as they skate into the Little Caesars Arena. With stars like Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho leading the charge, expect fireworks on the offensive end. Jarvis, with an impressive tally of 30 goals this season, is poised to put pressure on the Red Wings’ defense. Aho, who's not just a wizard with assists but also leading in points for the Hurricanes, is the playmaker to watch. His ability to see the ice and create scoring chances makes him a potential game-changer. Can the Hurricanes continue their dominance in the series, or will the Red Wings find a way to slow them down?

On the other side of the rink, Detroit has its own set of sharpshooters ready to answer back. The Red Wings, while not boasting as stellar a record, aren't short of talent. Alex DeBrincat has been the bright spot with 33 goals under his belt, making him a force to contend with anytime he’s near the net. Lucas Raymond, leading with 47 assists, is another key player. His vision and puck distribution have kept the Red Wings competitive, even against stronger teams. Could this be the night that Raymond and DeBrincat carve out a victory for Detroit and turn the momentum of their season?

As the Hurricanes and Red Wings prepare to clash, fans are left wondering who will come out on top. Considering the Hurricanes' previous victories over Detroit, they're favored by many, but hockey is anything but predictable. Though the odds tilt towards Carolina’s favor, never count out the underdogs. The Red Wings' home advantage at Little Caesars Arena and the possibility of DeBrincat and Raymond stepping up could shift the tides. Ultimately, in games like these, it could come down to which team wants it more—and that’s what makes hockey so thrilling to watch. Expect a hard-fought battle from both sides, but the edge might just go to the Hurricanes, looking to extend their win streak even further. What do you think—is tonight the night for an upset?

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