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Nashville Predators vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 25, 2025

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Mar 25, 2025 8:29 PM
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM, the Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the Nashville Predators at the Lenovo Center, following Taylor Hall's impressive hat-trick performance. The Hurricanes, sitting comfortably in the Metropolitan Division with a 43-23-4 record, will look to continue their dominant home form, where they hold a 27-7-1 record. Meanwhile, the Predators, with a 26-36-8 overall record, will aim to capitalize on their 1-0 lead in the regular season series.
Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes

Current Odds

NSH
CAR
Over
5.5
+270
Under
4.5
+235
NSH
-2.5
+125
CAR
+1.5
+270
NSH
ML
-2000
CAR
ML
+2500

Predators vs Hurricanes statistics

Stat Predators Hurricanes
Goals For per Game 2.54 3.24
Goals Against Average 3.26 2.66
Shots per Game 29.7 31.7
Shots Against per Game 28.6 25.2
Power Play Goals 41 38
Power Play Goals Against 39 31
Short Handed Goals 1 9
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 687 491
Power Play Percentage 20.8 17.9
Penalty Kill Percentage 81.3 84.9

Carolina Hurricanes recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/23/25 @ Anaheim Ducks W 5-2
3/22/25 @ Los Angeles Kings L 7-2
3/20/25 @ San Jose Sharks W 3-1
3/15/25 @ Philadelphia Flyers W 5-0
3/14/25 vs Detroit Red Wings W 4-2

Nashville Predators recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/23/25 @ St. Louis Blues L 4-1
3/22/25 vs Toronto Maple Leafs W 5-2
3/20/25 vs Anaheim Ducks L 4-1
3/18/25 vs St. Louis Blues L 4-1
3/15/25 @ Los Angeles Kings L 1-0 OT

Carolina Hurricanes injuries

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

Predators vs Hurricanes game info

Type Info
Venue Lenovo Center
Location Raleigh, NC
Puck drop Tue 7:00 PM

Predators vs Hurricanes predictions

When looking at the Nashville Predators, one player who consistently stands out is Filip Forsberg. With his sharp skills accounting for 28 goals and 37 assists this season, you can't count him out. He's got a knack for capitalizing on opportunities, even on the road where the team admittedly struggles a bit—with an 8-22-5 record, it’s tough out there for them. Forsberg will be relied upon heavily to break through the Hurricanes’ defense. If the Predators are to make any dent against Carolina's powerful lineup, it'll have to be sparked by some Forsberg magic.

Switching to the opposite bench, the Carolina Hurricanes bring their own firepower to the ice. Seth Jarvis is having quite a season with 27 goals, while Sebastian Aho continues to play the role of playmaker with a hefty 39 assists. Aho's chemistry with his teammates makes every Hurricanes' power play a potential game-changer. Returning to home ice, the Hurricanes have been a force with a formidable 27-7-1 record. The question is not whether they can dominate the offensive zone, but how well they’ll capitalize on Nashville's defensive lapses. It’s fair to say that Aho’s leadership and ability to set up plays will be crucial in exploiting any Predatorial weaknesses.

As for who might take home the win, leaning towards the Hurricanes seems sensible, don't you think? They dominate at Lenovo Center with an intimidating home advantage and sit comfortably atop their division with 90 points. Compare that with Nashville’s struggles on the road and, well, you can almost hear the Hurricanes' fans already cheering. The odds are in Carolina's favor, but it’s the indomitable spirit and explosive ability to shift from defense to offense seamlessly that will likely seal the deal. It's a classic face-off between two opposites: Carolina's consistency versus Nashville’s uneven pulsations, with the former likely having the edge this time around.

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