Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 1/8/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

PNC Arena is the site where the Carolina Hurricanes (26-14-3) will attempt to beat the Anaheim Ducks (21-19-3) on Thursday.

The Anaheim Ducks were on the losing side of the ice with a 5-2 defeat to the Flyers in their previous game. The Ducks didn't have their best offensive outing in this loss. In the game, they converted 2 out of the 18 shots they tried. Moreover, they had 3 chances with the advantage and were able to score 2 goals. Anaheim had 18 penalty minutes in this contest.

While playing at even strength, the Ducks have conceded 124 goals while notching 117 of their own. Anaheim Ducks opponents have 145 power play opportunities (2nd in hockey) and have scored 34 goals in those attempts. Regarding their goal scoring prowess, the Anaheim Ducks have earned 141 goals (8th in hockey) on the campaign and have conceded 158. Anaheim has taken 1,329 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.6%. For the current campaign, they sit with 45 points and their points percentage comes in at .523. The Ducks so far have had 1,240 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .873. Anaheim comes into tonight with 136 power play opportunities and they have added 24 goals out of those attempts, earning them a rate of 17.65%.

The man protecting the net in this game is Lukas Dostal. Opponents have racked up 448 goals versus Dostal in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 3.34. Dostal has participated in 148 contests throughout his hockey career. He has a save percentage of .900 in his 6,478 mins on the ice. He has a record of 55-69-15 and he has started in 134 games. For his career, Dostal has 71 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .530. Dostal has seen 4,465 shots against him and he has 4,017 saves.

In their last game, Carolina went up against the Stars in a game where the Hurricanes got the victory by a final score of 6-3. They had 5 power play chances in this outing and scored 2 out of those tries. The Hurricanes netted 6 goals of the 32 shots on goal they attempted.

The Hurricanes have accumulated 117 goals at even strength and 26 goals (15th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. Carolina has attempted 1,379 shots (2nd in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.37%, while allowing the other team 1,068 shots. During this campaign, the Carolina Hurricanes have 143 goals, 55 points, as well as a points percentage of .640. They have allowed 129 goals to be scored by way of 103 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 132 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 19.70%. They have a penalty kill rate of 78.51% on their opponents 121 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 87.9%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Brandon Bussi patrolling the crease. He has gathered 393 stops out of 435 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .903. Bussi has accumulated a career mark of 15-2-1 and has played in 18 contests. He has made the start in 18 games and has played for a total of 46 minutes. Bussi's rate of quality starts sits at 66.7% and he has accumulated 12 quality starts in his hockey career. Opponents are averaging 2.33 goals/game and he has relinquished 42 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Carolina

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