Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils
On the ice
CAR shoots leftNJ shoots right 
Shots on goal
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 16 | 9 | 5 | 30 |
| NJ | 8 | 6 | 15 | 29 |
In net
Brandon Bussi28/29 SV, .966
Jake Allen27/29 SV, .931| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| NJ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Who won: Hurricanes 3-1
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Prudential Center. The Hurricanes lead the series 2-0. Taylor Hall led the Hurricanes in goals (1). Dawson Mercer led the Devils in goals (1).
Play by play
- End of the 3rd period
- End of the 3rd period
- P3 0:18
Timo Meier Wrist Shot Wide Right
- P3 0:20
Timo Meier Tip-In saved by Brandon Bussi
- P3 0:29
Nico Hischier faceoff won against Noah Philp
- P3 1:22
Luke Hughes Wrist Shot High and Wide Right
- P3 1:29
Timo Meier Tip-In saved by Brandon Bussi
- P3 1:33
Nico Hischier faceoff won against Noah Philp
- P3 1:33
Andrei Svechnikov Tripping against Luke Hughes
- P3 1:40
Nico Hischier faceoff won against Sebastian Aho
- P3 1:46
Jesper Bratt shot blocked by Shayne Gostisbehere
- P3 1:47
Cody Glass Slap Shot Wide Right
- P3 2:14
Jesper Bratt shot blocked by Sean Walker
- P3 2:19
Jordan Staal faceoff won against Cody Glass
- P3 2:35TO
Giveaway by Sean Walker
- P3 2:38
Dougie Hamilton shot blocked by Sean Walker
- P3 2:55
Jordan Martinook Wrist Shot Hit Right Post
- P3 3:29
Nico Hischier faceoff won against Jordan Staal
- P3 3:34
Dougie Hamilton Slap Shot saved by Brandon Bussi
- P3 3:40
Dougie Hamilton Slap Shot Wide Right
- P3 4:06
Luke Hughes shot blocked by Jordan Martinook
- P3 4:28
Dougie Hamilton hit Taylor Hall
- P3 4:32TO
Takeaway by Jackson Blake
- P3 4:35TO
Giveaway by K'Andre Miller
- P3 4:53
Jackson Blake Wrist Shot Hit Right Post
Leaders
CARNJ 
