Chances, selections, and forecasts for the Florida Panthers versus the Carolina Hurricanes matchup.
The Florida Panthers (45-17-4) will face off against the Carolina Hurricanes (39-20-6) at PNC Arena on Thursday, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Here, we’ll examine the odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook for the Panthers vs. Hurricanes matchup and offer our expert NHL predictions.
The Panthers triumphed over the Dallas Stars 4-3 on the road Tuesday, staging a remarkable comeback after trailing 3-0. They scored four unanswered goals, with center Aleksander Barkov netting two goals in the victory. Barkov has found the net six times since February 24, following a slow start.
Meanwhile, the Hurricanes suffered a 1-0 defeat to the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Despite firing 28 shots, they couldn’t beat Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin. Currently trailing the Rangers by six points for the division lead, the Hurricanes sit eight points ahead of the third-place team. While they have motivation to perform well, their position in the standings leaves room for potential regression.
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