Ultimate Guide to Carolina Hurricanes vs Vegas Golden Knights Lineups Game Preview and Viewing Details
The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, October 28, as part of their ongoing NHL season. The game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Fans can catch the action on the FanDuel Sports Network South.
Team Performance and Recent Trends
Carolina returns home after a challenging two-week road trip, concluding with a 3-2 defeat to the Dallas Stars. This loss brought their road record to 4-2-0. Notably, the Hurricanes struggled, missing six regular players and scoring two own goals. Their power play remains a significant concern, ranking last in the league.
On the other hand, the Golden Knights enter the matchup on a two-game losing streak. Their most recent game resulted in a narrow 2-1 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Streaks and Milestones
- Sebastian Aho has recorded points in all eight games this season, totaling 4 goals and 6 assists.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has points in his last three games.
Milestone Watch
- Shayne Gostisbehere is two games away from his 100th game with the Hurricanes.
- K’Andre Miller is two assists away from reaching 100 career assists.
- Nikolaj Ehlers needs two more assists for 300 career assists.
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi is three points shy of 200 career points.
- Jordan Martinook is five goals away from achieving 100 career goals.
Previous Encounter
Carolina has previously faced Vegas this season, with a record of 0-1-0 against them. On October 20, they lost decisively, 4-1, at T-Mobile Arena.
Projected Starting Goalies
| Team | Goalie | Record | Save Percentage | Goals Against Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | Frederik Andersen | 4-1-0 | 0.901 | 2.72 |
| Vegas | Akira Schmid | 4-1-0 | 0.896 | 2.67 |
Current Standings and Statistics
- Goals Leaders: Seth Jarvis (7), Pavel Dorofeyev (7)
- Points Leaders: Seth Jarvis (11), Jack Eichel (16)
- Power Play: Carolina (6.9%, 32nd), Vegas (27.3%, 9th)
- Penalty Kill: Carolina (83.9%, 12th), Vegas (81.5%, 13th)
Injuries and Scratches
Both teams have notable absentees:
- Carolina: Domenick Fensore, Pyotr Kochetkov, Jaccob Slavin, K’Andre Miller.
- Vegas: Jaycob Megna, Cole Reinhardt, Noah Hanifin, Adin Hill, Mark Stone.
Fans should stay tuned for updates and in-depth coverage of the Carolina Hurricanes as they continue their season against the Vegas Golden Knights. Follow Emegypt for the latest stories and analyses.
