Get our full Hurricanes vs. Panthers prediction with odds, series recap, player props, parlay picks, and final prediction for this NHL semifinal game.
The puck drops on the Eastern Conference Final as the Carolina Hurricanes host the Florida Panthers at PNC Arena on Tuesday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET. This matchup pits two defensive juggernauts and playoff-tested squads against each other, each eyeing a return to the Stanley Cup Final. Carolina, with one of the NHL’s best home records, enters as the slight favorite, but Florida’s physical style and playoff experience make this a must-watch.
The teams split their regular-season series, with Florida winning two of three. However, the Hurricanes took the most recent meeting in January, 3-1. Both clubs are red-hot entering the series, combining for a 14-5-1 record in their last 10 games. Expect a fierce, fast-paced opener between two elite defenses.
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📺 Where To Watch Hurricanes vs. Panthers? (May 20, 2025)
- Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- TV: TNT
- Live Stream: Available via Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Venue: PNC Arena – Raleigh, North Carolina
🔢 Betting Odds
| Category | Odds/Line |
| Spread | Panthers +1.5 (-225) |
| Moneyline | Hurricanes -125 / Panthers +105 |
| Total Goals | 5.5 (Over -115, Under -105) |
📈 Betting Insights
- The Panthers are 2-1 against the Hurricanes this season.
- Carolina is 36-9-1 at home this year and has won 8 of its last 10.
- Florida has scored 3.7 goals/game over its last 10 contests.
- Carolina has allowed just 1.7 goals/game over its last 10 games.
- The Over (5.5) has hit in 47 of Carolina’s 92 games and in 49 of Florida’s.
🤝 Head-to-Head: Hurricanes vs. Panthers (2024–25 Regular Season)
| Game Date | Winner | Final Score | Location |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Panthers | 6–3 | Sunrise, FL |
| Nov 30, 2024 | Panthers | 6–0 | Sunrise, FL |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Hurricanes | 3–1 | Raleigh, NC |
Series Recap:
- Florida won the season series 2–1, dominating early with back-to-back wins in November.
- Carolina bounced back with a convincing home win in January.
📊 H2H Stat Comparison (Aggregate Over 3 Games)
| Category | Hurricanes | Panthers |
| Goals Scored | 6 | 13 |
| Goals Allowed | 13 | 6 |
| Power Play Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Goal (avg) | 29.3 | 30.7 |
| Faceoff Win % | 50.6% | 49.4% |
| Penalty Minutes/Game | 9.3 | 8.0 |
| Save Percentage | .875 | .936 |
🏒 Injury Report
Hurricanes
- Jesper Fast (Neck) – Out for Season
- Jalen Chatfield, Mark Jankowski – Day-to-day
Panthers
- No current injuries
🔥 Key Players
🌀 Carolina Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho: 74 points (29 G, 45 A)
- Seth Jarvis: 67 points (32 G, 35 A)
- Pyotr Kochetkov: 27-16-3, 2.60 GAA, .897 SV%
🐾 Florida Panthers
- Sam Reinhart: 81 points (39 G, 42 A)
- Aleksander Barkov: 71 points (20 G, 51 A)
- Sergei Bobrovsky: 33-19-2, 2.40 GAA, .906 SV%
🧊 Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | Hurricanes | Panthers |
| Goals/Game | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Opponent Goals/Game | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Shots/Game | 31.7 | 31.6 |
| Shooting % | 10.2% | 9.5% |
| Goal Differential | +36 | +23 |
| Save % | .897 | .906 |
🎯 Prop Bets to Watch
- First Goal Scorer: Sebastian Aho (+650), Sam Reinhart (+700)
- Anytime Goal Scorer: Seth Jarvis (+190), Anton Lundell (+240)
- Goalie Saves (O/U):
- Bobrovsky: 28.5
- Kochetkov: 27.5
🧵 Series Schedule
| Game | Date | Location |
| 1 | May 20 | Carolina |
| 2 | May 22 | Carolina |
| 3 | May 24 | Florida |
| 4 | May 26 | Florida |
| 5* | May 28 | Carolina |
| 6* | May 30 | Florida |
| 7* | June 1 | Carolina |
*If necessary
🧠 Final Hurricanes vs. Panthers Prediction
- Score: Hurricanes 4, Panthers 2
- Puck Line Pick: Panthers +1.5
- Over/Under Pick: Over 5.5
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes -125
Expect a battle of depth and discipline in Game 1. While Carolina’s home dominance and defensive edge may be too much to overcome in the opener, Florida’s firepower will keep things tight.
