Red Wings vs Hurricanes Picks and Prediction – 3/14/2025

The Detroit Red Wings (31-28-6) head to Raleigh to take on the Carolina Hurricanes (39-22-4) at the Lenovo Center. Detroit is coming off a strong 7-3 win against Buffalo, snapping a three-game losing streak. Carolina, meanwhile, is rolling, winning five straight, including a 4-1 victory over Tampa Bay. The last time these two met, the Hurricanes edged out the Red Wings 2-1 on March 4. Hit the ice running with our NHL picks.

Detroit’s win over Buffalo was much needed, but consistency has been an issue, with three losses in the previous four games. The offense has been hit or miss, averaging 2.80 goals per game, with Lucas Raymond leading the way with 66 points and Alex DeBrincat pacing the team with 29 goals. Special teams have been a strength, boasting a 28.2% power play conversion rate, but a weak 69.5% penalty kill could be an issue against Carolina’s strong attack.

Defensively, the Red Wings allow 3.19 goals per game and are giving up 28.8 shots per contest. Goaltending has been inconsistent, with Cam Talbot posting a 2.96 goals-against average and .901 save percentage, while Alex Lyon has been slightly better with a 2.78 GAA and .900 save percentage. The blue line has struggled with penalty trouble, amassing 387 penalty minutes. Detroit is also dealing with injuries, as Carter Mazur and Andrew Copp remain out.

Carolina is on fire, winning five straight while maintaining one of the best home records in the league at 26-7-1. The offense is producing 3.20 goals per game, led by Sebastian Aho’s 62 points and Seth Jarvis’ 26 goals. While the power play has been below average at 18.2%, the Hurricanes make up for it with a dominant 84.2% penalty kill.

Defensively, the Hurricanes have been outstanding, allowing just 2.68 goals per game and only 25 shots per contest. Pyotr Kochetkov has been solid in net with a 2.44 GAA and .905 save percentage. Frederik Andersen has also been reliable, posting a 2.17 GAA and .911 save percentage. Injuries could be a factor, as Andrei Svechnikov and Dmitry Orlov are both day-to-day, while William Carrier and Jesper Fast remain out.

Carolina is simply playing better hockey right now, winning five straight and dominating at home. Detroit’s goaltending has been shaky, and the penalty kill is a major liability against a strong offensive team like the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes’ defense, which allows just 2.68 goals per game, should be able to limit Detroit’s attack. With Carolina’s strong goaltending and superior overall play, expect them to take care of business at home. Final Score Prediction: Carolina Hurricanes wins on the puck line 4-2.