Preview: Red Wings at Hurricanes, Saturday, December 27, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. (Interstat) — Two Eastern Conference teams riding divergent December trends will meet Saturday when the Detroit Red Wings visit the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. The Red Wings (22-16-0) arrive having won eight of their last 10 games, including a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. Captain Dylan Larkin was instrumental in that win, scoring two goals, and has been a consistent offensive force with four goals in his last six games. Conversely, the Hurricanes (22-14-0) have hit a recent skid, dropping three of their last four contests. Their most recent outing was a 5-2 home loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. Star center Sebastian Aho managed an assist in that game but will look to rediscover the form that saw him post a four-point night (two goals, one assist) in a win over Nashville on Dec. 17. This matchup pits Detroit’s surging momentum against Carolina’s desire to stabilize on home ice. The Hurricanes have been strong in Raleigh this season, boasting a 13-5-0 record. The Red Wings, however, have found success on the road lately, going 5-1-0 in their last six away from Detroit. The game features a compelling clash at center ice between Larkin and Aho. Larkin’s speed and recent finishing touch will test a Carolina defense that has allowed 15 goals over its last four games. Aho’s playmaking will challenge a Detroit team that has tightened up defensively during its hot streak, allowing two or fewer goals in five of its last eight wins. Both teams are currently positioned in the playoff picture, adding early importance to the contest. The schedule offers little respite, as Detroit hosts Toronto on Sunday in a back-to-back, while Carolina welcomes the New York Rangers on Monday. Saturday’s result could hinge on whether the Red Wings’ confident, winning formula can withstand a Hurricanes squad eager to reassert its identity as a contender on home ice. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. EST.