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San Jose Sharks vs Carolina Hurricanes October 14th 2025
The Carolina Hurricanes are set to play against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on NBCS.
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The Hurricanes have started the season strong with a 2-0-0 record. They are currently ranked first in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. On the other hand, the Sharks are still seeking their first win, holding a 0-1-2 record. They stand sixth in the Western Pacific Division.
Hurricanes vs Sharks Key Information
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Carolina Hurricanes vs. San Jose Sharks
- Venue: SAP Center
- Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
- Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -254, San Jose Sharks +209
Carolina Hurricanes vs San Jose Sharks – NHL Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes begin their toughest road stretch of the season Tuesday night against the San Jose Sharks.
Carolina enters unbeaten at 2-0-0 after back-to-back home wins, while San Jose is still searching for its first victory. The Hurricanes’ mix of veteran structure and top-line scoring meets a Sharks roster filled with youth and transition speed.
This matchup opens a six-game West Coast trip for Carolina that will test their depth early in the season.
The Hurricanes Can Win If
They carry over their balance from the win over Philadelphia. Carolina’s attack looks efficient through two games, scoring 10 goals behind strong starts from Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis. Jarvis leads the club with three tallies, while Jordan Staal continues to anchor a two-way identity that fits coach Rod Brind’Amour’s style.
Defensively, the Hurricanes have logged 51 hits and 26 blocks, maintaining the trademark physicality that frustrates opponents. Pyotr Kochetkov’s injury forces Frederik Andersen to handle extra workload, but the system in front of him keeps shot quality low.
If Carolina sustains puck control, rolls four lines, and stays disciplined on the penalty kill, they can overpower a San Jose team still learning to close out games.
The Sharks Can Win If
They protect the puck and clean up their defensive exits. The Sharks have scored nine goals across two games but have given up 11 in that same span. Anaheim’s 7-6 comeback exposed gaps in transition coverage, an area coach Ryan Warsofsky called “our biggest problem.”
Rookie Michael Misa is expected to debut, joining young standouts Macklin Celebrini and Dmitry Orlov, who each have three assists. That youth movement brings energy but also inconsistency.
Playing at SAP Center helps. San Jose’s physical edge (42 hits in two games) can disrupt Carolina’s precision, especially if they win puck battles early. If the Sharks’ goaltending holds and the top six capitalize on limited chances, they could finally earn their first win of the season.
Line Movement and Odds
Opening: Hurricanes –230 / Sharks +190
Current (Oct 14, 7 p.m. UTC-5): Hurricanes –254 / Sharks +210
Total: 6.5 (Over –104 / Under –116)
Heavy early money on Carolina pushed the line past –250, reflecting confidence in their form and San Jose’s 0-2 start. The total nudged upward after the Sharks’ recent 13-goal game. Track market swings on the NHL odds and scores page.
Matchup Breakdown
Carolina ranks among the top-five teams in expected goals per 60 and power-play efficiency. Their depth lines produce consistent zone time, and their forecheck remains elite under Brind’Amour.
San Jose, on the other hand, struggles in defensive coverage, ranking near the bottom of the league in expected goals against. Their offense has shown flashes, but goaltending and puck management have cost them late leads in both home losses.
Compare full team metrics on each club’s page:
Hurricanes team stats | Sharks team stats
For bettors looking to understand matchup tendencies, review the Expert NHL Betting Guide.
Injury Report
Carolina Hurricanes
- Pyotr Kochetkov (G) – Out, undisclosed
- Jaccob Slavin (D) – Questionable, undisclosed
San Jose Sharks
- Egor Afanasyev (LW) – Out, undisclosed
- Logan Couture (C) – Out, hip
- Ryan Ellis (D) – Out, back
- Carey Price (G) – Out, knee
Prop Spotlight
Seth Jarvis Anytime Goal (+140)
Jarvis leads Carolina in scoring and rides a two-game goal streak.
Macklin Celebrini Over 0.5 Points (+100)
San Jose’s rookie playmaker has three assists and sees heavy ice time on the power play.
Under 6.5 Goals (–116)
Carolina’s defensive control and San Jose’s inefficiency finishing chances point to a tighter game than the Sharks’ last outing.
Best Bets and Prediction
Carolina’s structure, forward depth, and special-teams advantage make them clear favorites. San Jose can compete in spurts, but late-game execution and goaltending remain concerns. Unless the line climbs beyond –270, the value still leans with the Canes.
Prediction: Hurricanes 4, Sharks 2
Best Bet: Carolina Moneyline (–250 or better)
Secondary Lean: Under 6.5 (–116)
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