Get our full Hurricanes vs. Panthers prediction for game 2 with odds, series recap, player props, parlay picks, and final prediction for this NHL semifinal game. Game 1 belonged to the Panthers. Game 2 might define the series.
After stealing a gritty 3-2 win on the road in Game 1, the Florida Panthers enter Thursday night’s clash at PNC Arena with a 1-0 series lead and momentum on their side. But don’t count out the Carolina Hurricanes just yet. With playoff-tested stars like Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis, and a strong home record all season long, Carolina is still the betting favorite for Game 2 — and looking for revenge.
The puck drops at 8:00 p.m. ET on TNT, with the Hurricanes listed as -130 favorites on the moneyline. The Panthers are priced at +110. The over/under is set at 5.5 goals, right on par with both teams’ combined season averages.
Can the Cats go up 2-0 heading back to South Florida? Or will the Canes tie this thing up before the weekend? Let’s break it down ⬇️
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📺 Where To Watch Hurricanes vs. Panthers? (May 22, 2025)
| Platform | Info |
| 🏟 Venue | PNC Arena (Raleigh, NC) |
| 🕗 Time | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| 📺 TV Channel | TNT |
| 💻 Stream | Max, FuboTV (regional restrictions apply) |
| 🎟 Tickets | StubHub |
💸 Game 2 Betting Odds
| Bet Type | Line |
| 🧊 Moneyline | Hurricanes -130, Panthers +110 |
| 📊 Spread | Panthers +1.5 (-230), Hurricanes -1.5 (+190) |
| 🔥 Over/Under | 5.5 goals (Over -110, Under -110) |
📊 Betting Trends
- ✅ Panthers are 6-3 as underdogs of +110 or longer this season
- ✅ Carolina is 52-34 as a moneyline favorite overall
- ✅ 48 Hurricanes games went OVER 5.5 goals
- ✅ 50 Panthers games finished with 6+ total goals
- 🧨 Both teams combine for 6.2 goals per game on average — 0.7 more than this total
🏥 Injury Report
| Team | Player | Status |
| Hurricanes | Jesper Fast (F) | Out (Neck) |
| Hurricanes | Mark Jankowski (F) | Day-to-Day |
| Hurricanes | Jalen Chatfield (D) | Day-to-Day |
| Panthers | — | No Injuries Reported |
🔥 Prop Bets to Watch
| Player | Prop Line | Pick |
| Sebastian Aho (CAR) | 0.5 Goals | Over (+145) |
| Sam Reinhart (FLA) | 1.5 Total Points | Under (-120) |
| Aleksander Barkov (FLA) | 2.5 Shots on Goal | Over (-110) |
| Seth Jarvis (CAR) | 0.5 Assists | Over (+125) |
💥 ClutchBuzz Same Game Parlay (+775)
- ✅ Carolina Hurricanes ML (-130)
- ✅ Sebastian Aho Anytime Goal Scorer (+145)
- ✅ Aleksander Barkov Over 2.5 Shots (-110)
- ✅ Over 5.5 Total Goals (-110)
A juicy plus-money combo with plenty of upside if Aho lights the lamp and the offenses heat up.
🧠 Final ClutchBuzz Hurricanes vs. Panthers Prediction
Let’s be clear: Game 1 was closer than the box score suggests. Carolina outshot Florida 34-27 and won 55% of the faceoffs — but they couldn’t convert on special teams, and Sergei Bobrovsky stood tall.
The Panthers deserve full credit for their defensive structure and puck movement, especially in transition. But expecting 4 goals per night from this Florida squad is a stretch.
Look for the Hurricanes to respond with a more urgent and aggressive effort. With a tighter grip on possession and cleaner zone entries, Carolina has all the pieces to even up this series.
🔮 Final Score Prediction: Hurricanes 4, Panthers 2
✅ Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes -130
📊 Total Pick: Over 5.5 goals
📈 ATS Pick: Panthers +1.5 (-230)
We’re riding with the home team to bounce back and cover the total. Expect more volume from Aho and Jarvis, and a slight regression for Bobrovsky.
