The NHL slate on Friday features a matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes (22-9-2) and the Florida Panthers (18-13-2), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes sit in first place and the Panthers are 10th in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Panthers: Dec. 19 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. 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)
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.27 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.73 | 8th |
| Shots | 33 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.1 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 15.53% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.43% | 18th |
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.18 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 18th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 19.13% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.73% | 9th |
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Hurricanes vs. Panthers Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho has been imperative to Carolina's offense this season, racking up 29 points in 33 games.
- Seth Jarvis has 27 points (19 goals, eight assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- On 40 shots (for three goals) and 21 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has created 24 points this season.
- In the 14 games Frederik Andersen has played this season, his save percentage is .874, 61st in the league.
Panthers
- Brad Marchand has scored 19 goals (0.6 per game) and dished out 18 assists (0.5 per game), contributing to the Florida offense with 37 total points (1.1 per game). He takes 2.7 shots per game, shooting 21.1%.
- Sam Reinhart is one of the top contributors for Florida with 32 total points (1.0 per game), with 17 goals and 15 assists in 33 games.
- Anton Lundell has 27 points so far, including 11 goals and 16 assists.
- Sergei Bobrovsky has an .887 save percentage (48th in the league), with 496 total saves, giving up 63 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has put together a 14-8-1 record this season.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Injury Report
Hurricanes
Jordan Martinook: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand)
Panthers
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2025 | Flyers | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/17/2025 | Predators | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2025 | Stars | W 4-0 | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Lightning | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/17/2025 | Kings | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/19/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |