[Oct 18, 2026 (Sun)] NHL Analysis Hurricanes @ Jets Preview - BeaverStats

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Quick preview of Hurricanes @ Jets (Oct 18, 2026 (Sun)).

*Written before starting goalies and lineups were confirmed! They can change right before puck drop, so check the link below for the latest data.

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Hurricanes @ Jets

Hurricanes projected starting goalie: Brandon Bussi @ Jets projected starting goalie: Clay Stevenson

The gap in 5v5 play favors Carolina, but both projected goalies have negative GSAx this season, so the crease could narrow it.

On team strength, the Hurricanes lead. Blending last season with this one, their 5v5 xG% is 56.6 against 47.5 for the Jets, a 9.1-point gap. This season alone it is 62.3 to 47.6. Carolina is 6-1-1 with a 31-19 goal difference. Winnipeg is 4-1-2 and level at 21-21.

In goal, Bussi has a .902 SV% and -0.2 GSAx over 20 road starts (14-4-2), but this season it is .871 and -2.7 over four games. His last five GSAx is -1.0. Stevenson has a .882 SV% and -0.1 GSAx in three home games, and .872 and -1.0 this season. His last five GSAx is +2.2, though he allowed four last time out.

Carolina has won five straight, most recently 4-2 over Washington. Winnipeg lost 4-3 in overtime in Chicago. The Hurricanes won both meetings last November.

If the goalies change, Kochetkov is 4-0 this season with +1.5 GSAx. Skinner has +1.9 GSAx this season but -4.0 at home.

In summary, the numbers lean toward Carolina. Whether Stevenson can keep up his recent form is the key for Winnipeg, and the confirmed starters could shift the picture.