Preview: January 1 at New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ. – The Carolina Hurricanes will attempt to carry the success they ended 2022 with into 2023, as they go for an eleventh consecutive victory on Sunday in opposition to the New Jersey Devils.

When: Sunday, January 1

Puck Drop: 3 p.m. EST

Watch: Bally Sports activities South, Bally Sports activities +

Pay attention: WRAL Information+ (99.3 and 96.5 FM), Hurricanes.com/Pay attention, Hurricanes App

Canes File: 24-6-6 (54 Factors, 1st, Metropolitan Division)

Canes Final Recreation: 4-0 Win over the Florida Panthers on Friday, December 30

Devils File: 23-11-2 (48 Factors, 2nd, Metropolitan Division)

Devils Final Recreation: 4-2 Win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday, December 30

PREVIOUS MEETINGS THIS SEASON

NEWS & NOTES

Final Time Out: Antti Raanta and the Canes posted a second consecutive shutout on Friday evening, blanking the Panthers by a rating of 4-0. Rod Brind’Amour’s squad scored three energy play targets and managed nearly the vast majority of the competition, holding Florida to simply 19 pictures over 60 minutes.

Video: FLA@CAR: Raanta earns 4-0 shutout win vs. Panthers

Factors In 16 In A Row: Friday’s victory improved Carolina’s level streak to a franchise document 16 video games in a row. Relationship again to Friday, November 25, the group has gone 14-0-2. The streak is now the longest by any group within the NHL this season.

10 Straight Wins: With a win over Florida, the Canes now have 10 in a row relationship again to 12/10 on Lengthy Island. It’s the first time in group historical past that the group has moved a successful streak to double-digits. The group has scored 36 targets for the reason that run started and allowed simply 17, each rating second within the league of their respective classes.

Street Warriors: Enjoying their first street recreation of the calendar yr, the Canes even have no less than one level of their final 11 street video games. They’re 7-0-4 relationship again to November 14, the second-longest streak in franchise historical past. The present run solely trails the streak of factors in 12 consecutive street video games from 2004.

Brick Partitions: Friday evening’s shutout of Florida was the fourth clear sheet within the month of December for the Canes. After Pyotr Kochetkov had two of his personal in back-to-back video games (12/10 -12/13), the Canes turned simply the third group in NHL historical past to have two goaltenders submit consecutive shutouts in a group’s first 36 video games of the season. It was simply the second time in Raanta’s profession he is had back-to-back excellent video games and he now has a shutout streak of 127:35.

Cannot Go Fallacious: Antti Raanta is now 6-0-0 in his final six choices and has began 4 consecutive video games for Carolina. Regardless of Kochetkov’s spectacular 10-1-4 document and being second within the NHL in each targets in opposition to common and save share, Rod Brind’Amour stated on December 23 that Kochetkov wasn’t 100%, therefore the choice to stay with Raanta. Kochetkov has participated in every observe and morning skate throughout Raanta’s run, however with the veteran taking part in in addition to he has, there is not any improper reply on who the Canes may go together with in internet.

On The Different Facet: After getting off to a 19-4 begin, the Devils have gone 4-7-2 for the reason that begin of December. They’ve averaged simply 2.54 targets per recreation by the eight contests, twenty seventh out of 32 groups for the month. 2019 first general decide Jack Hughes has been a vivid spot for the group as he continues to take his recreation to new heights, totaling 41 factors in 36 video games. Former Hurricane Dougie Hamilton leads the group’s protection in scoring with 30 factors in 36 contests and Brendan Smith has three factors within the final 5 video games.

CANES INJURY UPDATES

• Ahead Ondrej Kase has been in concussion protocol since October 13. He has not too long ago taken half in group practices and morning skates in a no-contact jersey, however there isn’t any present timetable for his return.
• Goaltender Frederik Andersen suffered a lower-body damage on November 6. He has been training with the group since December 8, however there’s presently no timetable for his return.
• Ahead Max Pacioretty suffered a torn Achilles tendon in August. He has been skating for over a month now and simply this week graduated from the no-contact sweater he had been working in. Initially anticipated to return in February, Rod Brind’Amour stated on Thursday that it’s doable Pacioretty joins the lineup inside the subsequent 10 video games.

ADDITIONAL GAME INFORMATION

What Are We Carrying?: The Canes are slated to put on their white jerseys with crimson helmets.

Radio Programming Be aware: Because of a scheduling battle, at this time’s recreation will likely be aired on WRAL Information+ on Radio. The station could be discovered domestically at 99.3 and 96.5 FM.

AFTER THE FINAL HORN

The Canes are scheduled to observe in New York Metropolis on Monday earlier than then taking up the Rangers Tuesday.

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