Can we anticipate Nikita Kucherov finding the back of the net when the Tampa Bay Lightning face off with the Carolina Hurricanes at 7:00 PM ET on Friday? To help you with your bets, take a look at the stats and insights below.

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Will Nikita Kucherov score a goal against the Hurricanes?

Odds to score a goal this game: +155 (Bet $10 to win $15.50 if he scores a goal)

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Kucherov 2023-24 stats and insights

• In 33 of 81 games last season, Kucherov scored — and 10 times he scored multiple goals.
• He scored two goals versus the Hurricanes last season in three games (five shots).
• He posted 13 goals (plus 40 assists) on the power play.
• Kucherov’s shooting percentage last season was 14.4%. He averaged 3.7 shots per game.

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Hurricanes 2023-24 defensive stats

• Defensively, the Hurricanes were one of the stingiest units in league action, allowing 211 total goals (2.6 per game) to rank fourth.
• The Hurricanes did not have a shutout win last season. As a team, they averaged 16.9 hits and 11.4 blocked shots per game.

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Lightning vs. Hurricanes game info

• Game Day: Friday, October 11, 2024
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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