Carolina Hurricanes vs Detroit Red Wings, Dec. 31, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes9-2-2, 20 pts- 1:00 PMCT
- 12:00 PMMT
- 11:00 AMPT
Detroit Red Wings4-4-3, 11 ptsThe Carolina Hurricanes visit the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026. Puck drop is 2:00 PM ET on CARNHL, DSN. The Hurricanes arrive at 9-2-2 and the Red Wings at 4-4-3. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31 | CARNHL, DSN | Scheduled |
Hurricanes vs Red Wings Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Red Wings play at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
| Matchup | Carolina Hurricanes at Detroit Red Wings |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 2:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CARNHL, DSN |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit |
| Home team | Detroit Red Wings (Detroit, United States) |
| Away team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Hurricanes vs Red Wings Start?
The Hurricanes vs Red Wings start time is 2:00 PM ET on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026. That is 1:00 PM Central, 12:00 PM Mountain and 11:00 AM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 2:00 PM | Detroit, Carolina |
| Central (CT) | 1:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 12:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 11:00 AM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 3:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 3:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Hurricanes vs Red Wings
Carolina Hurricanes at Detroit Red Wings is on CARNHL, DSN, with puck drop at 2:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Detroit and Carolina markets.
Hurricanes vs Red Wings in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Hurricanes and the Red Wings meet 3 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31 | CARNHL, DSN | Scheduled | ||
| Fri, Feb 19 | Detroit Red WingsDETCarolina HurricanesCAR | CARNHL, DSN | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Apr 2 | Carolina HurricanesCARDetroit Red WingsDET | CARNHL, DSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Hurricanes and Red Wings
The Hurricanes are 9-2-2, 1st in the Metropolitan Division with 20 points and a last-10 record of 8-1-1. The Red Wings are 4-4-3, 7th in the Atlantic with 11 points and 4-3-3 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 9-2-2 | 20 | 2-1-1 | 7-1-1 | 51 | 33 | W1 | 8-1-1 | WOTWLW | |
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-1 | 1-1-2 | 29 | 34 | L1 | 4-3-3 | LWOTWW |
Next Game for the Hurricanes and the Red Wings
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes next play vs Nashville Predators on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 |  Nashville PredatorsNSHCarolina HurricanesCAR | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings next play vs Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET on DSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 |  Edmonton OilersEDMDetroit Red WingsDET | DSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Hurricanes vs Red Wings
What time is Hurricanes vs Red Wings on Dec. 31?
2:00 PM ET (1:00 PM CT, 12:00 PM MT, 11:00 AM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Hurricanes vs Red Wings on?
The game is on CARNHL, DSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Hurricanes vs Red Wings being played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, home of the Detroit Red Wings. The Carolina Hurricanes are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Hurricanes or the Red Wings?
The Hurricanes. They are 9-2-2 with 20 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Red Wings.
How many times do the Hurricanes and Red Wings play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Hurricanes vs Red Wings count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Hurricanes vs Red Wings end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 4:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Hurricanes vs Red Wings on national TV?
No. CARNHL, DSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Detroit and Carolina markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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