Hurricanes Face Golden Knights After Grueling Road Trip, Power Play Struggles

The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face the Vegas Golden Knights at the Lenovo Center on October 28, 2025, at 6:30 PM EST [2, 4]. The game follows a long six-game road trip for the Hurricanes [6]. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+/FDSN SO/SCRIPPS, with radio coverage on Fox Sports Radio 98.9 FM / 1340 AM for Vegas and The Fan 99.9 FM for Carolina [2].

Hurricanes' Power Play Woes

Despite a successful road trip, the Hurricanes' power play has been abysmal [5, 6]. Through eight games, Carolina has the worst power play in the NHL, converting on just 6.9% of their opportunities with only two goals on 29 attempts [8]. During the six-game trip, they went 1-for-21, with Seth Jarvis scoring the lone goal in a victory against the Ducks [5]. The team experimented with different power-play formations during the trip [5]. Despite the struggling power play, the Hurricanes hold a 6-2-0 record, boasting the third-highest goal total in the league [8].

Golden Knights' Strengths

The Vegas Golden Knights enter the game with a 5-1-3 record and 13 points [2]. Pavel Dorofeyev leads the team with seven goals, accumulating eight points [3]. Ivan Barbashev and Tomas Hertl have each contributed three goals and five assists [3]. William Karlsson has been a consistent presence with four goals [3]. The Golden Knights are 2-1 on the puck line as an underdog, securing an outright win against the Hurricanes [1].

TL;DR

  • The Carolina Hurricanes will host the Vegas Golden Knights on October 28, 2025, after a six-game road trip [2, 6].
  • Carolina's power play is currently the worst in the NHL, operating at a mere 6.9% success rate [8].
  • Pavel Dorofeyev leads the Vegas Golden Knights with seven goals [3].
  • The Hurricanes have recalled Domenick Fensore from Chicago [7].