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With Stone on the ice at even strength, the Golden Knights hold a 55.52 percent expected goal share, which is the highest of any player on the team. He’s also one of the biggest reasons why Vegas’ power play has been as effective as it has. His decision-making and execution along the goal line on that unit have been excellent.

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen has been out since Oct. 26 after undergoing knee surgery but has been activated from the injured reserve ahead of tonight's game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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The Predators began the current homestand with a 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Saturday night in a game that saw Filip Forsberg tally on the power play and Nashville outshoot its opponents 33-16. However, the Preds were left disappointed in the final result as they look to get back in the win column tonight.

The Carolina Hurricanes will look to get back in the win column tonight as they take on the Vegas Golden Knights (29-12-3). Carolina is on a two-game slide after dropping games to both the Anaheim Ducks and Buffalo Sabres.

The Carolina Hurricanes (26-16-3) return home and will face the Las Vegas Golden Knights (29-12-3) tonight at the Lenovo Center. Game time is 7 P.M. The Canes are coming off a lackluster 4-2 loss to Buffalo.

The Vegas Golden Knights will face the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday at the Lenovo Center. It’s a possible Stanley Cup preview as we share our NHL odds series and make a Golden Knights-Hurricanes prediction and pick.