Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.

Tuesday’s NHL slate will see the Carolina Hurricanes (0-1) take the ice against the New Jersey Devils (4-1), starting at 7:00 PM ET at PNC Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,

The Sabres did a good job at limiting the Devils, a team everyone predicts will be an offensive buzzsaw this season, to just a handful of high-danger scoring chances at 5-on-5. Buffalo did let up three goals and had a couple of breakdowns, but overall it was more good than bad in their own zone.

Even if our Maple Leafs vs. Devils predictions expect NJ to win, Auston Matthews won't come up empty on the scoresheet for a second straight night.

See below to read more about Hurricanes vs. Devils leaders, insights, and a predicted winner. Watch Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils on ESPN+ and see how to watch more games here. Our prediction uses a team strength comparison algorithm,

The New Jersey Devils play their second game in two days as they face the Carolina Hurricanes. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Devils-Hurricanes prediction and pick. The Devils enter Monday night sitting at 4-1 on the year.