NHL play on Thursday includes the Florida Panthers (23-13-2) hosting the Carolina Hurricanes (22-13-2) at Amerant Bank Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Panthers rank fourth in the Eastern Conference (48 points), and the Hurricanes are fifth in the Eastern Conference (46 points).
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Panthers vs. Hurricanes: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Sunrise, Florida
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Panthers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.39 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 19th |
| Shots | 30.5 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 25.21% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.91% | 16th |
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.46 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.81 | 9th |
| Shots | 31.9 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 25.1 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 25.64% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.22% | 1st |
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Panthers vs. Hurricanes Top Players
Panthers
- A leading offensive player this season for Florida, Sam Reinhart has put up 45 points.
- With 13 goals and 22 assists, Matthew Tkachuk is one of the most important contributors for Florida with his 35 points (0.9 per game).
- Through 28 games, Aleksander Barkov Jr. has proven himself as another option for Florida. He has 34 points (11 goals and 23 assists).
- In 25 games played this season, Sergei Bobrovsky (17-7-1) has given up 70 goals.
Hurricanes
- Martin Necas has collected 14 goals and 31 assists in 37 games for Carolina, good for 45 points.
- Sebastian Aho has racked up 40 points this season, with 12 goals and 28 assists.
- Shayne Gostisbehere's six goals and 21 assists add up to 27 points this season.
- Pyotr Kochetkov is 14-7-1 this season, compiling 508 saves and allowing 57 goals (2.5 goals against average) with an .899 save percentage (37th in the league).
Panthers vs. Hurricanes Injury Report
Panthers
Jonah Gadjovich: Questionable (Upper Body),
Niko Mikkola: Questionable (Upper Body)
Hurricanes
Jesper Fast: Out (Neck),
Jack Drury: Out (Hand),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Out (Upper Body),
Tyson Jost: Out (Undisclosed),
Frederik Andersen: Out (Knee)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Lightning | L 4-0 | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Canadiens | L 4-0 | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Rangers | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/3/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/8/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | Devils | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Devils | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Blue Jackets | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/5/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |