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Carolina Hurricanes Favored to Lead against San Jose Sharks in Tuesday Matchup

The San Jose Sharks will face off against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday in an effort to break their two-game losing streak. San Jose, currently in 7th place in the Pacific Division, will be without key players Barclay Goodrow, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, and Logan Couture. Carolina, sitting in 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division, will be missing Frederick Andersen and Jesper Fast. Despite their recent struggles, Carolina is the favorite to win with a current line of -478. This matchup will be critical for both teams as they look to improve their standings in their respective divisions.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sharks +383 | Hurricanes -478
• Spread: Sharks +1.5 (+150) | Hurricanes -1.5 (-175)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 83%.

San Jose vs Carolina Stats

San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks are currently struggling this season, with a goals-for average of 2.7 and a goals-against average of 3.5, ranking them 24th and 29th respectively in the league. They are averaging 27.6 shots per game (25th) and allowing 32.8 shots against (32nd). Their power play is at 17.5% (23rd) and penalty-kill at 80.8% (11th). Tyler Toffoli leads the team in goals with 11, while Mikael Granlund leads in assists with 20 and points with 30. William Eklund follows closely behind in assists and points. There are nine players with double digits in points overall. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood has a record of 6-9-3 with a 3.00 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage. With a power ranking of 28, the Sharks are ranked 24th in offense, 29th in defense, and have a record of 10-15-5. If you need help with NHL betting, we offer the best NHL Picks to help you win big.

Carolina Hurricanes Analysis

The Carolina Hurricanes have strong offensive and defensive statistics, ranking fourth in goals-for average and 12th in goals-against average. They have an impressive power play, scoring 29.5% of the time they have the man advantage, and a solid penalty kill, holding opponents scoreless 83.5% of the time when short-handed. Martin Necas leads the team in goals, assists, and points, while Jack Roslovic and Andrei Svechnikov also contribute to the scoring. Dmitry Orlov leads in plus/minus, and goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has a winning record with solid statistics. The Hurricanes have a power ranking of 4 and a record of 17-9-1. Despite recent losses to San Jose, the team shows promise in their performance. For expert insight on NHL games, consider consulting our top NHL handicappers for assistance.

Carolina Hurricanes Thrive with Backup Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov as San Jose Sharks Struggle

The Carolina Hurricanes have benefitted greatly from the strong performance of backup goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov, who has maintained a 2.68 goals-against average and a .893 save percentage. With starting goalie Frederik Andersen sidelined until February, Kochetkov's contributions have been invaluable to the team's success. Carolina boasts an impressive record of winning 10 of the last 12 games played on home ice, with a perfect 5-0 record against San Jose in their last five matchups at home. In contrast, San Jose has struggled against Carolina, losing the last five meetings and facing difficulties on the road with losses in 15 of the last 19 games. The Sharks rank 29th in goals-against at 3.5 per game, while Carolina sits in 12th place with a 3.0 goals-against average and ranks fourth in goals-for-average at 3.7.

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