NHL
2026-01-29 · Morning Edition
WIN
Utah vs. Hurricanes
Over 5.5 Goals
ANALYSIS
Both teams enter this matchup in elite scoring form, with Carolina and Utah averaging 3.9 and 3.7 goals per game respectively over their last 10 outings. Utah has cleared the 5.5-goal threshold in four of their last five games—including a 4-3 win over Florida on Tuesday—while the Hurricanes recently showcased their ceiling in a 9-1 blowout of the Panthers and a 7-3 victory in the most recent head-to-head meeting.
Key Data
Hurricanes Corsi For %: 58.2 (1st in NHL); Utah High-Danger Save Percentage Rank: 27th
OUTCOME
Southern Utah Thunderbirds 61 - UT Arlington Mavericks 80
Graded from ESPN final score
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