Hurricanes bring win streak into matchup against the Predators

Carolina Hurricanes (21-9-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Nashville Predators (13-15-4, in the Central Division)

Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Nashville Predators trying to prolong a four-game win streak.

Nashville has an 8-8-2 record at home and a 13-15-4 record overall. The Predators rank ninth in the league with 130 total penalties (averaging 4.1 per game).

Carolina has a 21-9-2 record overall and a 10-4-1 record in road games. The Hurricanes are 18-1-2 in games they score three or more goals.

Wednesday's game is the second time these teams match up this season. The Hurricanes won the last matchup 6-3. Jackson Blake scored two goals in the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan O'Reilly has scored 10 goals with 16 assists for the Predators. Steven Stamkos has eight goals and three assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Predators: 7-3-0, averaging 3.9 goals, 7.1 assists, 5.3 penalties and 12.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

Hurricanes: 7-3-0, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.8 assists, 2.6 penalties and 5.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.

INJURIES: Predators: None listed.

Hurricanes: None listed.

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