NHL Game Preview: Carolina Hurricanes (5-0-0) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (4-0-2)

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Venue & Event Details

Venue: T-Mobile Arena, 3780 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89158

Puckdrop: 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT local)

Broadcast: ESPN+, FanDuel Sports Network South, MSG West

Radio: 99.9 The Fan (CAR), Fox Sports Las Vegas 98.9 FM (VGK)

Injury Report

Carolina Hurricanes:

D Jaccob Slavin – OUT (lower body)

D Shayne Gostisbehere – Questionable (lower body tweak vs. LA)

Vegas Golden Knights:

F Mark Stone – Questionable (left wrist, left Calgary game early)

Key Player Matchups

Seth Jarvis (CAR) vs. Jack Eichel (VGK): Jarvis has made NHL history with 4 game-winning goals in Carolina’s first 5 games, while Eichel leads the league with 15 points.

Jordan Staal (CAR) vs. William Karlsson (VGK): Veteran two-way centers anchoring their respective lines.

Frederik Andersen (CAR) vs. Adin Hill (VGK): Andersen is 3-0-0 with a 2.55 GAA, while Hill has a .918 SV% and has been steady in Vegas’ six-game point streak.

Team Recent Form

Carolina Hurricanes:

Only unbeaten team left in the NHL.

+12 goal differential (23 GF, 11 GA).

Last game: 4-3 OT win vs. LA Kings (Jarvis OT winner).

Vegas Golden Knights:

Six-game point streak to open the season.

League-leading 26 goals scored.

Last game: 6-1 win vs. Calgary (Eichel 4 assists, Stone 2G/2A).

Series History

All-time: Vegas leads 7-5-1.

Last season: Teams split 1-1.

At T-Mobile Arena: Golden Knights hold a 4-2-0 record vs. Carolina.

Betting Trends:

Carolina is 3-0 on the road this season.

Vegas is 2-0-1 at home.

Hurricanes have hit the Over in 3 of 5 games.

Golden Knights have scored 4+ goals in 4 of 6 games.

Key Storylines

Carolina’s Perfect Start: Jarvis’ heroics and balanced scoring have fueled the NHL’s only perfect record.

Vegas’ Offensive Explosion: Eichel and Stone are leading the league in points and assists, respectively.

Injury Watch: Gostisbehere’s absence could weaken Carolina’s power play; Stone’s status looms large for Vegas.

Game Odds

Carolina Hurricanes                        6.5        

Vegas Golden Knights                    – 120    

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, October 19, 2025