Metropolitan Division Showdown: Hurricanes Welcome Devils for Early Season Challenge

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

The New Jersey Devils are set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in a Metropolitan Division matchup this Tuesday in Raleigh, North Carolina. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT, with the Hurricanes favored by the sportsbooks at -151, while the Devils are listed at +127. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5.

Last season, the Hurricanes performed strongly within the Metropolitan Division, securing a 22-8-7 record and an impressive overall record of 52-23-7. However, they also racked up 300 total penalties, averaging 3.7 penalties per game, resulting in an average of 8.5 penalty minutes per game. Despite these setbacks, Carolina emerged as a robust competitor in their division.

The New Jersey Devils, on the other hand, concluded last season with an overall record of 38-39-5, including an 11-13-2 tally in division play. The team demonstrated a reasonable effectiveness on power plays, averaging 3.0 power-play opportunities per game and boasting a conversion rate of 22.4%, which translated to 55 total power-play goals throughout the season.

As of now, there are no listed injuries for either team, ensuring that both the Hurricanes and Devils will have their full rosters available for the upcoming game. This sets the stage for what promises to be a closely contested division battle on the ice.

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