Detroit visits Carolina after Kasper’s 2-goal game

By  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
 
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Detroit Red Wings (31-28-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (39-22-4, in the Metropolitan Division)

Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings visit the Carolina Hurricanes after Marco Kasper scored two goals in the Red Wings’ 7-3 win against the Buffalo Sabres.

Carolina has a 39-22-4 record overall and a 26-7-1 record in home games. The Hurricanes have a 12-4-2 record in games decided by a goal.

Detroit has a 14-13-3 record on the road and a 31-28-6 record overall. The Red Wings are 6-7-3 in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

The teams meet Friday for the second time this season. The Hurricanes won 2-1 in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Seth Jarvis has 26 goals and 23 assists for the Hurricanes. Sebastian Aho has six goals and four assists over the last 10 games.

Lucas Raymond has 22 goals and 46 assists for the Red Wings. Alex DeBrincat has scored six goals with five assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Hurricanes: 7-3-0, averaging 3.1 goals, 4.4 assists, 3.5 penalties and 7.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.

Red Wings: 3-6-1, averaging 2.9 goals, five assists, 3.8 penalties and 12.4 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.

INJURIES: Hurricanes: None listed.

Red Wings: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.