Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction

Detroit is determined to avoid missing the playoffs this year, ranking seventh in the East with 51 points. Krylia are in great shape, showing consistent success since the end of November and scoring points over seven matches, including the last three wins. The Red Wings' recent victories include defeating Los Angeles at home and successful away matches against strong rivals such as Toronto and Florida. Despite the absence of Patrick Kane, Lalonde's team regularly finds opportunities to score, often scoring at least three or four goals in a match.

Carolina ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference with 53 points. The team has demonstrated stable results throughout the season, avoiding long-term unsuccessful streaks. The Hurricanes' recent performances include wins over Anaheim and Pittsburgh, but in the last match they lost to Los Angeles with a score of 2:5. After that, the team had four days to recover. It is worth noting that currently the team has only one main goalkeeper, Antti Raanta, while Kochetkov and Andersen continue to be in the infirmary.