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The Carolina Hurricanes (22-13-2) bring a three-game road losing streak into a matchup with the Florida Panthers (23-13-2) on Thursday, January 2 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we expect to take home the victory in Thursday's hockey game.
The Hurricanes' offense has scored 27 goals during their last 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 22 goals. They have recorded 29 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (13.8%). They are 5-4-1 over those games.
Panthers vs. Hurricanes Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final tally of Panthers 4, Hurricanes 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-125)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have gone 4-2-6 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 23-13-2.
- Florida is 5-0-2 (12 points) in its seven games decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Panthers registered only one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
- Florida has finished 1-2-1 in the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering three points).
- The Panthers have scored at least three goals 24 times, and are 21-2-1 in those games (to register 43 points).
- In the 15 games when Florida has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 10-3-2 record (22 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Florida is 11-8-1 (23 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents 13 times, and went 8-4-1 (17 points).
Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes (22-13-2 overall) have posted a record of 2-2-4 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
- In the six games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
- This season the Hurricanes scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- Carolina failed to win all four games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Hurricanes have earned 46 points in their 28 games with more than two goals scored.
- Carolina has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games this season and has recorded 16 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Carolina is 17-10-2 (36 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 4-3-0 to register eight points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Hurricanes AVG | Hurricanes Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.39 | Goals Scored | 3.46 | 5th |
| 19th | 3.13 | Goals Allowed | 2.81 | 9th |
| 4th | 30.5 | Shots | 31.9 | 2nd |
| 8th | 27 | Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 2nd |
| 6th | 25.21% | Power Play % | 25.64% | 5th |
| 16th | 80.91% | Penalty Kill % | 85.22% | 1st |
Panthers vs. Hurricanes Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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