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Calgary Flames vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 2, 2025

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Mar 2, 2025 6:32 PM
The Calgary Flames, sitting with a 28-23-8 record, travel to the Lenovo Center to take on the Carolina Hurricanes, who hold a 34-22-4 record, on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The Hurricanes look to build on their 1-0 series lead in this non-conference matchup, aiming to extend their impressive 22-7-1 home record. The Flames, meanwhile, seek to overcome their 11-13-4 road woes to secure a crucial win in the Pacific Division.
Calgary Flames vs Carolina Hurricanes

Current Odds

CGY
CAR
Over
3.5
+450
Under
3.5
-345
CGY
+1.5
-750
CAR
-1.5
+850
CGY
ML
+230
CAR
ML
-149

Flames vs Hurricanes statistics

Stat Flames Hurricanes
Goals For per Game 2.56 3.22
Goals Against Average 2.93 2.78
Shots per Game 29.2 31.9
Shots Against per Game 29.3 25.0
Power Play Goals 36 35
Power Play Goals Against 47 29
Short Handed Goals 5 7
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 620 424
Power Play Percentage 21.2 19.9
Penalty Kill Percentage 73.0 83.6

Carolina Hurricanes recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/1/25 vs Edmonton Oilers L 3-1
2/27/25 vs Buffalo Sabres W 5-2
2/25/25 @ Montreal Canadiens L 4-0
2/22/25 @ Toronto Maple Leafs L 6-3
2/8/25 vs Utah Hockey Club W 7-3

Calgary Flames recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/1/25 @ Florida Panthers L 3-0
2/27/25 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 3-0
2/25/25 @ Washington Capitals W 3-1
2/23/25 vs San Jose Sharks W 3-2
2/8/25 vs Seattle Kraken L 3-2 OT

Carolina Hurricanes injuries

  • Tyson Jost (C): Injured Reserve
  • Mikko Rantanen (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Juha Jaaska (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Andrei Svechnikov (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Taylor Hall (LW): Day-To-Day

Calgary Flames injuries

  • Kevin Bahl (D): Day-To-Day
  • Joel Hanley (D): Day-To-Day
  • Morgan Frost (C): Day-To-Day
  • Jakob Pelletier (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Walker Duehr (RW): Day-To-Day

Flames vs Hurricanes game info

Type Info
Venue Lenovo Center
Location Raleigh, NC
Puck drop Sun 5:00 PM

Flames vs Hurricanes predictions

As the Calgary Flames lace up for their clash against the Carolina Hurricanes, all eyes are on Jonathan Huberdeau. With 22 goals already this season, there's no denying Huberdeau is a powerhouse for the Flames. You can almost hear the whisper of the puck slicing the air as he charges down the ice, ready to add to his impressive 43-point tally. Meanwhile, MacKenzie Weegar, the defensive dynamo, is set to continue his assist streak. Weegar knows when to pass and when to hold, making him a crucial part of the Flames’ attack strategy. So, if you're a Flames fan, tonight might just be the night you see your team bring their A-game, especially if these leaders ignite their momentum.

Switching to the home team, the Carolina Hurricanes have a lineup that’s equally impressive, though they're skating on thin ice with some key players sidelined. Seth Jarvis, with a commendable 23 goals this season, is out on injured reserve. The silver lining? Martin Necas and his nimble skating have been the beacon for assists, clocking in 39 under his belt. And who could forget Sebastian Aho? He’s day-to-day, but if he makes it to the ice, get ready. With 58 points to his name and the fire in his belly to remain a top contributor to the Hurricanes, Aho could be the game changer. His presence alone could tilt the momentum in favor of Carolina, depending on how things unravel as the puck drops.

So, who’s going to skate away with the win? The Hurricanes, playing on home ice, have been a dominant force with their 22-7-1 record at the Lenovo Center. Despite missing Jarvis and a questionable status for Aho, their depth ensures they are still formidable adversaries. That said, don't count out the Flames and their tenacity on the road. However, considering Carolina's robust defensive strategies and the advantage of being on familiar ice, they might just edge out the Flames in this highly anticipated matchup. But hey, in the dynamic world of NHL, anything is possible — what do you think? Would you bet against the odds?

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