The Carolina Hurricanes (28-15-4), coming off a 3-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues, host the Florida Panthers (24-18-3) at Lenovo Center on Friday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Panthers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in their most recent game.

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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Friday’s game.

Over the last 10 contests, the Panthers have a record of 5-4-1. They have put up 27 goals, while their opponents have scored 29. They have gone on the power play 44 times during that span, and have capitalized with eight goals (18.2% of opportunities).

Hurricanes vs. Panthers Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Hurricanes 4, Panthers 2.

Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-166)
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 9-4-13 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 28-15-4.
In the 13 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-2-2 record (good for 20 points).
In the eight games this season the Hurricanes recorded only one goal, they’ve finished 1-7-0 (two points).
Carolina has taken four points from the five games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-3-0 record).
The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals in 33 games (25-4-4, 54 points).
In the 16 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-5-1 record (21 points).
When it has outshot opponents, Carolina is 26-9-3 (55 points).
The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 1-5-1 (three points).
Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers have a record of 24-18-3 this season and are 3-3-6 in overtime matchups.
Florida has earned 24 points (11-0-2) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Panthers registered just one goal in nine games and have gone 1-7-1 (three points).
Florida has six points (2-6-2) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Panthers have earned 42 points in their 25 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Florida has recorded a lone power-play goal in 18 games has a record of 10-7-1 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Florida is 14-12-3 (31 points).
The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 10-6-0 to register 20 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel

When: Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: NHL Network
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Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina

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