NHL Game Preview: Calgary Flames (9-14-3) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (15-7-2)

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The Carolina Hurricanes (15-7-2) host the Calgary Flames (9-14-3) in a lopsided inter-conference clash at Lenovo Center, where the Canes’ high-octane forecheck meets a Flames team clinging to wildcard hopes amid a mini-resurgence. With Carolina’s depth scoring (3.8 GF/G) testing Calgary’s leaky blue line, this Sunday evening matchup could showcase the Hurricanes’ power-play prowess against a Flames PK ranked 28th (76.4%). Calgary rides momentum from four wins in five, but faces a stiff test on the second leg of a road trip. Expect a fast start from the hosts, with special teams tipping the scales. Faceoff is set for Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET, broadcast on Sportsnet One (Flames), Bally Sports South (Hurricanes), and NHL Network, with streaming on Sportsnet+ and Fubo.

Puckdrop: 5:00 p.m. ET

Broadcast: TV – Sportsnet One, Bally Sports South, NHL Network; Streaming – Sportsnet+, Fubo, NHL App; Radio – Sportsnet 960 (Flames), 99.9 The Fan (Hurricanes)

Injury Report

Carolina’s forward group is thinning, impacting secondary scoring, while Calgary monitors its crease after a heavy workload. The NHL’s official injury report (as of 3:00 p.m. ET on November 30) lists the following—expect confirmation at warmups for Kochetkov and Weegar, with load management possible for aging Flames vets.

TeamPlayerStatusInjury/Illness Details
FlamesDustin WolfProbableLower Body; Maintenance (backup role)
FlamesMacKenzie WeegarQuestionableUpper Body; Day-to-Day
FlamesKevin StenlundOutAHL – Conditioning
HurricanesPyotr KochetkovProbableLower Body; Mild Strain
HurricanesJack RoslovicOutUpper Body; Week-to-Week
HurricanesMax ComtoisOutAHL – Assignment
HurricanesScott MorrowOutAHL – Conditioning

Flames’ starter Jacob Markstrom expected; Hurricanes likely Frederik Andersen after .932 SV% in November.

Team Records

TeamOverall RecordHome/Away SplitATS RecordO/U Record
Calgary Flames9-14-35-7-2 Home / 4-7-1 Away10-1412-10
Carolina Hurricanes15-7-27-3-1 Home / 8-4-1 Away13-1111-12

Carolina ranks 2nd in the Metro with a +1.8 goal differential, while Calgary sits 12th in the Pacific, hampered by a No. 27 defense (3.4 GA/G).

Recent Team Forms

The Flames have clawed back with four wins in five, fueled by offensive bursts (4.2 GF/G in streak), but road concessions (3.8 GA/G away) persist. The Hurricanes are 4-1-0 in their last five, dominating at home (5-0-0 in November) with elite forechecking (58.2% Corsi). Combined pace projects to 60.8 shots, neutral on totals.

Calgary Flames – Last 5 Games (4-1-0):

DateOpponentResultKey Stats
11/28/2025@ FloridaW 5-3Kadri: 2G, 1A; PP 2-3
11/26/2025@ Tampa BayW 4-2Huberdeau: 1G, 2A; Road grit
11/23/2025vs. VancouverW 3-1Markstrom: 28 saves; Shutout bid
11/21/2025@ EdmontonW 6-4Yandle: 2G; High-event affair
11/19/2025vs. SeattleL 4-3 (OT)Zary: 1G; Lost edge in extra frame

Carolina Hurricanes – Last 5 Games (4-1-0):

DateOpponentResultKey Stats
11/28/2025vs. WinnipegW 5-1Aho: 2G; Andersen 34 saves
11/26/2025@ NY RangersW 4-2Guentzel: 1G, 2A; Road dominance
11/23/2025vs. DetroitW 3-0Kochetkov: Shutout; PK 3-3
11/21/2025@ OttawaW 6-3Necas: 3A; Offensive explosion
11/19/2025vs. PittsburghL 2-1 (SO)Jarvis: GWG in SO; Point earned

Series History

Carolina owns a slight all-time edge (42-37-7 over 86 regular-season games), but Calgary has won 3 of the last 5 meetings. The Flames took the most recent clash 4-3 on October 24, 2024, in Calgary behind Kadri’s hat trick. At Lenovo Center, the Canes are 22-18-4 vs. Calgary, often via defensive masterclasses (unders in 6 of last 8 home H2H).Key Historical Trends:

Hurricanes 6-4 SU in last 10 head-to-heads.

Under in 7 of last 10 (avg. 5.6 goals).

Carolina covers -1.5 in 7 of last 9 home vs. Pacific foes.

Player Matchups

Carolina’s rush attack overwhelms Calgary’s transition D, with Aho’s line vs. Kadri’s the marquee battle. Andersen’s .930 SV% edges Markstrom’s .908—projected 58 minutes for top-six forwards in a potential rout.

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes, 12G, 20A) vs. Nazem Kadri (Flames, 11G, 15A): Aho’s speed (0.9 PPA) exploits Kadri’s faceoff wins (53%), but Naz’s grit (1.4 hits/G) keeps it close. Edge: Hurricanes.

Jake Guentzel (Hurricanes, 14G) vs. Jonathan Huberdeau (Flames, 9G, 18A): Guentzel’s finishing (18% shooting) tests Huberdeau’s setup game; Jake held scoreless in last H2H? Wait, no—Guentzel thrives vs. CGY (avg. 1.2 pts). Edge: Hurricanes.

Martin Necas (Hurricanes, 10G, 12A) vs. Connor Zary (Flames, rookie spark): Necas’ creativity vs. Zary’s two-way play—key for power play. Edge: Hurricanes.

Frederik Andersen (Hurricanes, 2.12 GAA) vs. Jacob Markstrom (Flames, 3.02 GAA): Andersen’s positioning vs. Markstrom’s rebound issues; Freddie 4-1-0 lifetime vs. CGY with 1.80 GAA. Edge: Hurricanes.

X-Factor: Flames’ PP (18.2%, No. 22) vs. Canes’ PK (86.7%, No. 2).

Betting Trends

Key Trends:

Flames: 4-1 SU last 5; 2-8 SU road; Under in 6/9 away.

Hurricanes: 7-3 SU last 10 home; 8-2 ATS as heavy favorites; Under in 7/10 vs. West.

Head-to-Head: Under in 7/10; Canes 6-4 ATS last 10.

Game Odds

Calgary Flames                 6

Carolina Hurricanes        – 240

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 29, 2025

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