The Carolina Hurricanes (22-9-2) carry a five-game win streak into a road matchup with the Florida Panthers (18-13-2), who have won three straight, on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Friday's game.
Over the past 10 games for the Panthers, their offense has put up 34 goals while their defense has given up 29 (they have a 6-3-1 record in those games). In 29 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (17.2% success rate).
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final tally of Panthers 4, Hurricanes 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (+114)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 8-2-10 in overtime contests on their way to a 22-9-2 overall record.
- Carolina has 15 points (7-2-1) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
- Carolina has scored exactly two goals in four games this season (2-2-0 record, four points).
- The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals 22 times, and are 19-1-2 in those games (to record 40 points).
- In the 14 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 10-4-0 to record 20 points.
- In the 30 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 21-7-2 (44 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).
Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have an 18-13-2 record this season and are 2-2-4 in games that have required overtime.
- Florida has earned 17 points (8-0-1) in its nine games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- In seven games this season when the Panthers ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-5-1).
- Florida has earned three points (1-3-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Panthers have scored three or more goals 20 times, earning 32 points from those matchups (16-4-0).
- This season, Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 11 games has a record of 7-4-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Florida is 9-8-2 (20 points).
- The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Panthers went 9-5-0 in those matchups (18 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Panthers AVG | Panthers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.27 | Goals Scored | 3.18 | 8th |
| 8th | 2.73 | Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 18th |
| 2nd | 33 | Shots | 29.1 | 8th |
| 1st | 24.1 | Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 7th |
| 26th | 15.53% | Power Play % | 19.13% | 16th |
| 18th | 80.43% | Penalty Kill % | 82.73% | 9th |
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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