The Carolina Hurricanes (22-9-2) take a five-game win streak into a road matchup against the Florida Panthers (18-13-2), who have won three straight, on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Friday’s game.

Over the past 10 games for the Panthers, their offense has put up 34 goals while their defense has given up 29 (they have a 6-3-1 record in those games). In 29 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with five goals (17.2% success rate).

Hurricanes vs. Panthers Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final score of Panthers 4, Hurricanes 3.

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-102)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

The Hurricanes have gone 8-2-10 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 22-9-2.
In the 10 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-2-1 record (good for 15 points).
In the seven games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they’ve finished 1-6-0 (two points).
Carolina has scored two goals in four games this season (2-2-0 record, four points).
The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals in 22 games (19-1-2, 40 points).
In the 14 games when Carolina has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 10-4-0 record (20 points).
In games when it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 21-7-2 (44 points).
The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).
Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers have an 18-13-2 record this season and are 2-2-4 in games that have required overtime.
Florida has earned 17 points (8-0-1) in its nine games decided by one goal.
Across the seven games this season the Panthers ended with only one goal, they have earned three points.
Florida has earned three points (1-3-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Panthers have scored three or more goals in 20 games, earning 32 points from those contests.
This season, Florida has recorded a lone power-play goal in 11 games and picked up 14 points with a record of 7-4-0.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Florida has posted a record of 9-8-2 (20 points).
The Panthers’ opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Panthers went 9-5-0 in those contests (18 points).

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