Carolina at Nashville

Carolina has the best record in the Eastern Conference. The Hurricanes just doubled up the Predators, 6-3, at home on Dec. 6, outshooting Nashville 40-22. But don't expect Carolina to be overconfident in this rematch. Nashville has picked up its pace. Both teams are 5-2 this month. The Predators are 3-1 in their last four games. The Hurricanes, however, are even hotter, winning four consecutive games. Carolina has the clear better statistics ranking seventh in scoring and 10th defensively. Nashville is 26th in scoring and 32nd defensively. Brandon Bussi is projected to be in net for Carolina. He has won nine consecutive starts, tying Cam Ward for the longest run in team history. The Hurricanes are 11-1 in Bussi's starts. Take the Hurricanes.