NHL action on Tuesday features the Carolina Hurricanes (25-14-3) hosting the Dallas Stars (25-9-8) at Lenovo Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank third in the Eastern Conference and the Stars are second in the Western Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Stars: Jan. 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 14th |
| Shots | 32 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.8 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 18.9% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.83% | 19th |
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.4 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.71 | 5th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 29.13% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.09% | 8th |
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Hurricanes vs. Stars Top Players
Hurricanes
- A productive offensive player this season for Carolina, Sebastian Aho has recorded 42 points.
- With 12 goals and 19 assists, Andrei Svechnikov is one of the top offensive options for Carolina with his 31 points (0.7 per game).
- Carolina's scoring effort is aided by Nikolaj Ehlers' 31 points. He's contributed 20 assists.
- In the 17 games Brandon Bussi has played this season, his save percentage is .905, 25th in the league.
Stars
- Mikko Rantanen has scored 16 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 41 assists (1.0 per game), contributing to the Dallas offense with 57 total points (1.4 per game). He takes 2.4 shots per game, shooting 16.2%.
- Jason Robertson is one of the impact players on offense for Dallas with 49 total points (1.2 per game), with 24 goals and 25 assists in 42 games.
- Wyatt Johnston's 22 goals and 26 assists add up to 48 points this season.
- Jake Oettinger has a .905 save percentage (25th in the league), with 676 total saves, conceding 71 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has put together a 16-7-4 record this season.
Hurricanes vs. Stars Injury Report
Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out For Season (Undisclosed),
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Upper Body)
Stars
Jamie Benn: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Acl)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2026 | Canadiens | L 7-5 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Avalanche | L 5-3 | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Devils | W 3-1 | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Sabres | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Blackhawks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Canadiens | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Kings | - | Away |