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NHL play on Thursday includes the Carolina Hurricanes (6-2) hosting the Boston Bruins (4-5-1) at PNC Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 12 points and the Bruins rank 13th in the Eastern Conference with 9 points.
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Hurricanes vs. Bruins: Oct. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: PNC Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.38 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.38 | 3rd |
| Shots | 34.8 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 25.8 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 23.08% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 86.67% | 7th |
Bruins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.7 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 21st |
| Shots | 27.4 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 14.29% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80% | 14th |
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Hurricanes vs. Bruins Top Players
Hurricanes
- Martin Necas has been important to Carolina's offense this season, registering 11 points in eight games.
- Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina's top contributors currently with eight total points (three goals and five assists) to his name.
- Andrei Svechnikov has created seven points for Carolina in eight games this season, scoring on 6.3% of his shots and recording two goals and five assists.
- In four games played this season, Frederik Andersen (3-1-0) has given up six goals.
Bruins
- David Pastrnak's eight points make him a vital offensive option for Boston. He has recorded six goals and two assists in 10 games.
- Cole Koepke has helped lead the attack for Boston this season with three goals and four assists.
- Boston's Mark Kastelic is among the leading scorers on the team with six total points (three goals and three assists).
- Jeremy Swayman is 3-3-1 this season, collecting 190 saves and giving up 21 goals (3.0 goals against average) with a .900 save percentage (25th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Bruins Injury Report
Hurricanes
Frederik Andersen: Questionable (Lower Body),
Jesper Fast: Out (Neck),
Riley Stillman: Out (Lower Body)
Bruins
Alec Regula: Out (Knee)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | Flames | W 4-2 | Away |
| 10/26/2024 | Kraken | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/28/2024 | Canucks | W 4-3 | Away |
| 10/31/2024 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 11/3/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 11/5/2024 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 11/7/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | Stars | L 5-2 | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 4-3 | Home |
| 10/29/2024 | Flyers | L 2-0 | Home |
| 10/31/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 11/2/2024 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 11/3/2024 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 11/5/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |