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David Racey
Carolina (5-0-0) vs Vegas (4-0-2)
October 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Vegas -120 — Over/Under: +6.5
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In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 20th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
The Carolina Hurricanes are 5-0-0 this year after they defeated Los Angeles by a score of 4-3 in overtime in their last game. Carolina led 3-0 in the second period, but they blew the lead, before winning in overtime. The Hurricanes out shot LA by a total of 40-28, won 62.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Jarvis, Kotkaniemi, and Staal (2), while Aho led the team with four hits. The Hurricanes started Bussi in net, who stopped 25 out of 28 shots, which was an .893 save percentage.
Prior to that win, Carolina defeated the Ducks by a score of 4-1 and the Sharks by a score of 5-1. The Hurricanes have won all five games to start the year and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 10 points. Carolina has scored 4.60 goals per game and they have allowed 2.20 goals against per game, while also going 11.8% on the power play and 86.7% on the penalty kill this season. Seth Jarvis has led Carolina with six goals and two assists, while Sebastian Aho and Shayne Gostisbehere have both added seven points. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 3-0-0 with a 2.27 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
The Vegas Golden Knights are 4-0-2 this season after they defeated Calgary by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Vegas was tied at one in the first few minutes of the game, but they scored the last five goals to run away with the easy win. The Golden Knights out shot Calgary by a total of 28-27, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 3-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Barbashev, Hertl, Marner (2), and Stone (2), while Lauzon led the way with four hits. The Golden Knights started Hill in goal, who stopped 26 out of 27 shots, which was a .963 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vegas defeated the Bruins by a score of 6-5 and the Flames by a score of 4-2. The Golden Knights have won three games in a row and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 10 points. Vegas has scored 4.33 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 37.5% on the power play and 66.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with five goals and 10 assists, while Mark Stone has added two goals and 11 assists. The projected starting goalie for the Golden Knights is Adin Hill, who is 1-0-2 with a 2.86 goals against average and an .882 save percentage this season.
The Golden Knights have won four of their last five games.
The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games following a road win.
The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in four of their last five games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
The Hurricanes have lost the first period in four of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Each of the Golden Knights’ last six night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Each of the Hurricanes’ last six games following an overtime win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last eight games against opponents on a winning streak.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 14 of the Hurricanes’ last 15 games as underdogs.
Tomas Hertl has scored a goal in each of the Golden Knights’ last three games.
Mitch Marner has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine Monday appearances.
Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine Monday appearances.
Seth Jarvis has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last eight games.
Jordan Martinook has recorded an assist in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games.
Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in each of his last three appearances against the Golden Knights.
The Vegas Golden Knights rank T29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (66.67%).
The Vegas Golden Knights have recorded the equal-most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (3).
The Carolina Hurricanes rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.20).
The Carolina Hurricanes are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Both of these teams come into this matchup leading their respective divisions, but Carolina is undefeated to start the season. The Hurricanes are 3-0-0 on the road this year, while the Golden Knights are 2-0-1 at home. Vegas has won three games in a row and they have scored 16 goals in those three wins. Carolina has scored at least four goals in every game so far, but they are due for a loss and this is a tough matchup. I think Vegas is the more talented team and they are at home, so I like the Golden Knights to win.
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