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Next up on Hurricanes’ road trek is showdown vs. Golden Knights
Two of the hottest NHL teams collide Monday when the Carolina Hurricanes visit the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Both lead their respective divisions, and both have started the season on extended point streaks.
Carolina (5-0-0) is the league’s only unbeaten team, rolling through a 5,225-mile Western road trip with wins at San Jose, Anaheim, and Los Angeles. Seth Jarvis has been the story, notching four game-winning goals in the team’s first five contests — an NHL record.
Vegas (4-0-2) has scored a league-leading 26 goals through six games, including a 6-1 rout of Calgary. Jack Eichel leads the league with 15 points, while Mark Stone has an assist in every game.
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Line Movement and Odds
At ScoresAndStats’ NHL odds board Vegas opened as a -115 moneyline favorite with Carolina at -105 and the total set at 6. The line has held steady with slight public lean toward the Golden Knights, while sharp action has trickled in on the Hurricanes’ side.
Money splits: 58% tickets on Vegas, 61% handle on Carolina
Opening line: Vegas -115 / Carolina -105 / Total 6.0
Current line: Vegas -117 / Carolina -101 / Total 6.0 (Over -115)
Matchup Breakdown
Carolina continues to look complete at both ends. The Hurricanes rank second in goals scored and third in assists. Jarvis leads the charge with six goals, while Sebastian Aho has six helpers. Their defensive structure under Rod Brind’Amour has limited opponents to 11 goals, second-fewest in the league.
Vegas thrives at home, averaging 5.7 goals per game in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights’ power play has converted nine times already, ranking second in the NHL. Bruce Cassidy’s club has shown strong chemistry after adding Mitch Marner, who snapped his early drought with two goals against Calgary.
The key matchup comes between Carolina’s disciplined blue line and Vegas’ dynamic top six. Limiting Eichel and Stone’s playmaking will decide the outcome.
Injuries and Conditions
Carolina Hurricanes:
- Shayne Gostisbehere (D) – Questionable, lower body
- Pyotr Kochetkov (G) – Out, undisclosed
- Jaccob Slavin (D) – Questionable, undisclosed
See full Hurricanes injury report
Vegas Golden Knights:
- Mark Stone (F) – Questionable, wrist
- Trevor Connelly (LW) – Out, lower body
- Jakub Demek (C) – Out, undisclosed
- Noah Hanifin (D) – Questionable, undisclosed
- Alex Pietrangelo (D) – Out, personal reasons
Full Golden Knights injury report
No weather impact expected — indoor game at T-Mobile Arena.
Best Bets and Prediction
Vegas’ depth scoring has been impressive, but Carolina’s two-way efficiency and goaltending form make this matchup close. The Golden Knights are 4-0-2, but three of those went to overtime. Carolina has covered the puckline in three straight.
Projection: Golden Knights 4, Hurricanes 3
Best Bet: Over 6.0 goals (-115)
Lean: Vegas moneyline (-117)
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