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].