NHL play on Friday includes the Carolina Hurricanes (22-9-2) visiting the Florida Panthers (18-13-2) at Amerant Bank Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes rank first while the Panthers are ninth 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+
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Hurricanes’ 2025-26 Stats
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Hurricanes vs. Panthers Top Players
Hurricanes
A leading offensive player this season for Carolina, Sebastian Aho has put up 29 points.
With 19 goals and eight assists, Seth Jarvis is one of the most important offensive options for Carolina with his 27 points (0.8 per game).
Carolina’s offensive effort is aided by Shayne Gostisbehere’s 27 points. He’s contributed 21 assists.
In 14 games played this season, Frederik Andersen (5-7-2) has given up 44 goals.
Panthers
Brad Marchand’s 37 points make him an important offensive option for Florida. He has put up 19 goals and 18 assists in 32 games.
Sam Reinhart has collected 32 points this season, with 17 goals and 15 assists.
Anton Lundell has netted 11 goals on the season, adding 16 assists.
Sergei Bobrovsky has a 14-8-1 record this season, with an .887 save percentage (48th in the league). He has 496 saves, and has allowed 63 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Injury Report
Hurricanes
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand)
Panthers
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body)
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