The Hurricanes ride a four game winning streak and seven wins out of their last eight games into a tough cross-conference matchup against the St. Louis Blues. With the Islanders and Rangers both idle tonight, a Canes win would move them into a playoff spot as 2018 begins.
| Category | Hurricanes | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hurricanes | Blues |
| Record | 18-12-7 | 23-14-2 |
| Points | 43 | 48 |
| Division Rank | 6 Metro | 3 Central |
| Conference Rank | 9 EC | 5 WC |
| Last 10 Games | 7-2-1 | 3-7-0 |
| Streak | Won 4 | Lost 2 |
| Goals/Game | 2. |