Get our full Hurricanes vs. Panthers prediction for game 3 with odds, series recap, player props, parlay picks, and final prediction for this NHL semifinal game.
The 2025 Eastern Conference Finals are heating up as the Carolina Hurricanes head to Sunrise, Florida, for a must-win Game 3 showdown against the Florida Panthers. After back-to-back wins on the road, the Panthers now hold a commanding 2-0 series lead, having shut out Carolina 5-0 in Game 2. The Hurricanes are in desperate need of answers after managing just 17 shots on goal in that loss, while Florida capitalized on two of their power play opportunities and leaned on rock-solid goaltending from Sergei Bobrovsky.
The puck drops at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from Amerant Bank Arena, with the Panthers favored on the moneyline at -145 and the Hurricanes coming in at +125. The total is set at 5.5 goals, and with Florida riding momentum and home ice, this matchup could set the tone for the rest of the series.
Will the Hurricanes claw back into contention or will the Panthers skate to a 3-0 stranglehold? Let’s dive into the betting odds, trends, player insights, and best bets for Game 3.
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📺 Where To Watch Hurricanes vs. Panthers? (May 24, 2025)
| Detail | Information |
| Matchup | Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers |
| Date | Saturday, May 24, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| Location | Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL |
| Broadcast | TNT |
| Live Stream | FuboTV |
🔢 Betting Odds
| Type | Line |
| Spread | Panthers -1.5 (+180) |
| Moneyline | Panthers -145 / Hurricanes +125 |
| Total (O/U) | 5.5 (Over -110 / Under -110) |
📊 Betting Trends & Insights
- Florida is 7-3 in their last 10 games, outscoring opponents 42-22.
- Carolina has scored 3 or fewer goals in 4 of their last 5 games.
- Game totals have gone over 5.5 goals in 50 of Florida’s 96 games this season, and in 48 of Carolina’s 96.
- The Panthers have won 61.4% of games as -148 favorites or better this season.
- The Hurricanes are 0-2 when listed as a moneyline underdog of +124 or longer.
🧊 Panthers Player Props
| Player | Prop | Line |
| Sam Reinhart | Anytime Goal Scorer | +140 |
| Aleksander Barkov | Over 1.5 Points | +175 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | Over 3.5 Shots on Goal | -115 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Over 27.5 Saves | -110 |
🌀 Hurricanes Player Props
| Player | Prop | Line |
| Sebastian Aho | Over 0.5 Assists | -120 |
| Seth Jarvis | Anytime Goal Scorer | +180 |
| Brent Burns | Over 2.5 Shots on Goal | -110 |
| Frederik Andersen | Over 25.5 Saves | -115 |
🎯 Same Game Parlay
| Leg | Pick | Odds |
| Moneyline | Florida Panthers | -145 |
| Total Goals | Over 5.5 | -110 |
| Anytime Scorer | Sam Reinhart | +140 |
Parlay Odds: +410 (Approx.)
🤕 Injury Report
Panthers:
- Sam Reinhart – Day-to-Day (Lower Body)
Hurricanes:
- Jesper Fast – Out for Season (Neck)
- Sean Walker – Day-to-Day (Undisclosed)
- Jalen Chatfield – Day-to-Day (Undisclosed)
🔍 Final ClutchBuzz Hurricanes vs. Panthers Prediction
Despite their elite penalty kill and consistent defensive play during the regular season, the Hurricanes have looked outmatched through the first two games of this series. Florida has capitalized on Carolina’s mistakes and continues to show why they’re one of the most complete teams in the NHL. With Bobrovsky in elite playoff form and the Panthers dominating puck possession, it’s hard to see Carolina turning the tide—especially on the road.
Final Score Prediction: 🐾 Panthers 4 – Hurricanes 2
Best Bets:
- ✅ Panthers Moneyline (-145)
- ✅ Over 5.5 Goals (-110)
- ✅ Sam Reinhart Anytime Goal Scorer (+140)
