Despite having one of the best records in the NHL, the Vegas Golden Knights have struggled against Eastern Conference teams, with a 6-8-1 record against them. They'll look to improve upon that record when they take on the

Vegas didn't complete the comeback, and Alex Pietrangelo noted that the team needed to find a way to conserve energy while still showing up ready to play for games.

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Entering tonight's matchup in Raleigh ranked in the Top 5 for league assists, we're backing Jack Eichel to continue his playmaking tear.

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Pregame analysis and predictions of the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL game to be played on January 17, 2025 on ESPN.

The Carolina Hurricanes will look to get back in the win column tonight as they take on the Vegas Golden Knights (29-12-3). Carolina is on a two-game slide after dropping games to both the Anaheim Ducks and Buffalo Sabres.

The Vegas Golden Knights will face the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday at the Lenovo Center. It’s a possible Stanley Cup preview as we share our NHL odds series and make a Golden Knights-Hurricanes prediction and pick.

The Carolina Hurricanes held a morning skate at Lenovo Center on Friday morning before their final matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights of the regular season.