The Carolina Hurricanes are ready to face off against the Florida Panthers to begin the pivotal Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals on May 20, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.
The Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 5 in their second round in Washington, advancing them to the conference championship for the second time in three seasons. The Panthers, the reigning Stanley Cup champions, progressed by defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 during Game 7 of their second-round series in Toronto.
The Hurricanes are in sixth place with 3.40 goals per game, while the Panthers are in fourth place with an average of 3.75 goals per game.
Carolina, on the other hand, has been more effective in the faceoff circle, earning 50.1% of draws (10th), but Florida only manages a 45.8% victory percentage (15th).
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers: Date and puck-drop time
The Carolina Hurricanes will square off against the Florida Panthers in an epic NHL game on May 20, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Date | May 20, 2025 |
Puck-Drop Time | 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT |
Venue | Lenovo Center |
Location | Raleigh, North Carolina |
How to watch Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers on TV & stream live online
TV channel: TNT
Streaming service: SlingTV
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers team news
Carolina Hurricanes team news
Seth Jarvis has 204 shots and 32 goals this season, with seven on the power play.
Sebastian Aho has 29 goals and 45 assists, leading the Carolina Hurricanes with 74 points.
Andrei Svechnikov has averaged 18:09 minutes of ice time per game, contributing 8 goals and 1 assist.
Carolina Hurricanes injuries
Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
Jalen Chatfield | Undisclosed | Day-to-Day |
Mark Jankowski | Undisclosed | Day-to-Day |
Florida Panthers team news
Sam Reinhart has 81 points this season—39 goals and 42 assists—and has had a great campaign.
Sam Bennett averages 16:55 of ice time every game, has contributed 6 goals and 3 assists.
Eetu Luostarinen averages 16:07 per game, has contributed three goals and nine assists.
Florida Panthers injuries
Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
Evan Rodrigues | Undisclosed | Day-to-Day |
Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers head-to-head record
The Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers have exchanged strong performances in their last five meetings, laying the groundwork for an exciting and challenging contest. On January 3, 2025, the Hurricanes defeated the Panthers 3-1, with an excellent defensive game. But Florida's attacking potency was demonstrated by their back-to-back victories over Carolina on December 1 (6-0) and November 30 (6-3). Additionally, the two teams performed two high-scoring meetings in late September, with Florida winning 5-4 and Carolina winning 8-2. This game may depend on the goalie and special teams action because both teams are capable of scoring goals quickly and causing significant momentum swings.
Date | Results |
|---|---|
Jan 03, 2025 | Hurricanes 3-1 Panthers |
Dec 01, 2024 | Panthers 6-0 Hurricanes |
Nov 30, 2024 | Panthers 6-3 Hurricanes |
Sep 29, 2024 | Panthers 5-4 Hurricanes |
Sep 28, 2024 | Hurricanes 8-2 Panthers |