Carolina Hurricanes Betting Guide: Lineups, Stats & Injuries

Carolina Hurricanes Roster

The Carolina Hurricanes finished the 2024-25 season with a record of 47-30-5 with 99 points and second in the Metropolitan Division, third in the Eastern Conference, and fifth in the NHL.

GM Don Waddell has done well building a roster filled with emerging talent. Now, the Hurricanes are aiming for another championship with a mix of experienced veterans and young players. Their odds to win the Stanley Cup sit at +500 (16.7% chance), and the Hurricanes playoff odds are off the board, as oddsmakers expect them to make it.

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Canes Offense

The Carolina Hurricanes’ offense is among the league’s best this season after finishing in the top ten offensively last year. The addition of Nikolaj Ehlers to an already strong possession-based system gives Carolina the potential for multiple line variations. Currently, he slots on the third line with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook.

The Hurricanes’ roster is full of top-tier talent, but the team has a history of falling short in crucial games and the playoffs. With key additions like Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall, Carolina hopes to gain the edge needed to advance deeper in the postseason and make a run for the Stanley Cup.

The Hurricanes have battled a wave of injuries this season, forcing the team to adjust its lineup and thrust several rookies into starting roles. But with a deep and disciplined roster, they remain one of the strongest contenders in the Eastern Conference.

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Carolina Hurricanes Defense Pairings

The Hurricanes boast an excellent and resilient defense led by Jaccob Slavin. Despite significant changes, including the additions of defensemen K’Andre Miller and Alexander Nikishin and the departures of veterans like Brent Burns, the unit remains one of the league’s most effective, currently ranking eighth in goals against.

Carolina Hurricanes Goaltending

Brandon Bussi
Pytor Kochetkov

The Hurricanes’ goaltending has been surprisingly strong this year, with Brandon Bussi stealing the spotlight and delivering a historic start alongside Pyotr Kochetkov, while a struggling Frederik Andersen deals with injuries. It’s easy to see that this goaltending duo is nothing short of fantastic.

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Notable Carolina Hurricanes Team Players

This season, the Hurricanes blend experience and youth, with established stars holding steady while newcomers make their mark. Forwards like Sebastian Aho continue to deliver as reliable scorers and playmakers, while Seth Jarvis has emerged as a clutch goal scorer putting defenders on notice. On the blue line, Alexander Nikishin is making a noticeable impact with his strong +/-, complementing the steady leadership of Jaccob Slavin. In net, Brandon Bussi is enjoying a breakout year, giving the team confidence between the pipes.

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Carolina Hurricanes Games

The Hurricanes always value games within their own Metropolitan Division, as well as those from the Atlantic Division.

The Hurricanes made the playoffs last season, but fell short after losing to the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final. Below is the Canes’ schedule for October, November, and December.

Date	Opponent	Result
📆 Oct. 9	vs Devils	⭐ W 6-3
📆 Oct. 11	vs Flyers	⭐ W 4-3/OT
📆 Oct. 14	at Sharks	⭐ W 5-1
📆 Oct. 16	at Ducks	⭐ W 4-1
📆 Oct. 18	at Kings	⭐ W 4-3/OT
📆 Oct. 20	at Golden Knights	❌ L 4-1
📆 Oct. 23	at Avalanche	⭐ W 5-4/SO
📆 Oct. 25	at Stars	❌ L 3-2
📆 Oct. 28	vs Golden Knights	❌ L 6-3
📆 Oct. 30	vs Islanders	⭐ W 6-2
📆 Nov. 1	at Bruins	❌ L 2-1
📆 Nov. 4	at Rangers	⭐ W 3-0
📆 Nov. 6	vs Wild	⭐ W 4-3
📆 Nov. 8	vs Sabres	⭐ W 6-3
📆 Nov. 9	at Maple Leafs	⭐ W 5-4
📆 Nov. 11	vs Capitals	❌ L 4-1
📆 Nov. 14	vs Canucks	⭐ W 4-3
📆 Nov. 15	vs Oilers	❌ L 4-3
📆 Nov. 17	at Bruins	⭐ W 3-1
📆 Nov. 19	at Wild	❌ L 4-3
📆 Nov. 21	at Jets	⭐ W 4-3
📆 Nov. 23	at Sabres	❌ L 4-1
📆 Nov. 26	vs Rangers	❌ L 4-2
📆 Nov. 28	vs Jets	⭐ W 5-1
📆 Nov. 30	vs Flames	⭐ W 1-0
📆 Dec. 4	vs Maple Leafs	❌ L 5-1
📆 Dec. 6	vs Predators	⭐ W 6-3
📆 Dec. 7	vs Sharks	❌ L 4-1
📆 Dec. 9	vs Blue Jackets	⭐ W 4-1
📆 Dec. 11	at Capitals	⭐ W 3-2
📆 Dec. 13	at Flyers	⭐ W 4-3
📆 Dec. 14	vs Flyers	⭐ W 3-2
📆 Dec. 17	at Predators	⭐ W 4-1
📆 Dec. 19	at Panthers	❌ L 4-3
📆 Dec. 20	at Lightning	❌ L 6-4
📆 Dec. 23	vs Panthers	❌ L 5-2
📆 Dec. 27	vs Red Wings	⭐ W 5-2
📆 Dec. 29	vs Rangers	⭐ W 3-2
📆 Dec. 30	at Penguins	❌ L 5--1

Below is the Canes' schedule for January, February, March and April.

Date	Opponent	Result
📆 Jan. 1	vs Canadiens	❌ L 7-5
📆 Jan. 3	vs Avalanche	❌ L 5-3
📆 Jan. 4	at Devils	⭐ W 3-1
📆 Jan. 6	vs Stars	⭐ W 6-3
📆 Jan. 8	vs Ducks	⭐ W 5-2
📆 Jan. 10	vs Kraken	⭐ W 3-2
📆 Jan. 12	at Red Wings	❌ L 4-3
📆 Jan. 13	at Blues	❌ L 3-0
📆 Jan. 16	vs Panthers	⭐ W 9-1
📆 Jan. 17	at Devils	⭐ W 4-1
📆 Jan. 19	vs Sabres	⭐ W 2-1
📆 Jan. 22	vs Blackhawks	❌ L 4-3
📆 Jan. 24	at Senators	⭐ W 4-1
📆 Jan. 29	vs Mammoth	⭐ W 5-4
📆 Jan. 31	at Capitals	❌ L 4-3
📆 Feb. 1	vs Kings	⭐ W 3-2
📆 Feb. 3	vs Senators	⭐ W 4-3
📆 Feb. 5	at Rangers	TBD
📆 Feb. 26	vs Lightning	TBD
📆 Feb. 28	vs Red Wings	TBD
📆 Mar. 2	at Kraken	TBD
📆 Mar. 4	at Canucks	TBD
📆 Mar. 6	at Oilers	TBD
📆 Mar. 7	at Flames	TBD
📆 Mar. 10	vs Penguins	TBD
📆 Mar. 12	vs Blues	TBD
📆 Mar. 14	at Lightning	TBD
📆 Mar. 17	at Blue Jackets	TBD
📆 Mar. 18	vs Penguins	TBD
📆 Mar. 20	at Maple Leafs	TBD
📆 Mar. 22	at Penguins	TBD
📆 Mar. 24	at Canadiens	TBD
📆 Mar. 28	vs Devils	TBD
📆 Mar. 29	vs Canadiens	TBD
📆 Mar. 31	at Blue Jackets	TBD
📆 Apr. 2	vs Blue Jackets	TBD
📆 Apr. 4	vs Islanders	TBD
📆 Apr. 5	at Senators	TBD
📆 Apr. 7	vs Bruins	TBD
📆 Apr. 9	at Blackhawks	TBD
📆 Apr. 11	at Mammoth	TBD
📆 Apr. 13	at Flyers	TBD
📆 Apr. 14	at Islanders	TBD

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NHL Hurricanes 2025-26 Season Outlook

The Carolina Hurricanes entered the 2025–26 season with high expectations, widely viewed as legitimate Stanley Cup contenders. In both the Metropolitan Division and the Eastern Conference, they are a team every opponent has to respect. Led by cornerstone veterans like Sebastian Aho and Jaccob Slavin, Carolina combines experience with rising young talent under coach Rod Brind’Amour’s steady guidance. After a strong run to last season’s Eastern Conference Finals, the Hurricanes are aiming to go even further in the playoffs this year.

The Hurricanes Stanley Cup odds are the third-best in the NHL at +700. The Colorado Avalanche carry the best odds.

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Carolina Hurricanes Arena

Carolina plays at PNC Arena in Raleigh, which seats 18,680 for hockey games. Diehard fans in North Carolina are know as "Caniacs."

How to Get Tickets to Hurricanes Games?

Tickets are available at the PNC Arena box office, ticket outlets such as Ticketmaster and StubHub, and through the team's website. The team frequently sells out, so it's wise to get in early if you can.

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Carolina Hurricanes FAQs

The Hurricanes first joined the NHL as the Hartford Whalers in 1979 when the National Hockey League and the World Hockey Association officially merged. They played in Massachusetts and Connecticut before moving to North Carolina in 1997, where they were renamed the Carolina Hurricanes.

The NHL Hurricanes represent North Carolina and play in Raleigh, NC. They moved to North Carolina from the greater New England area in the 1990s. They were originally called the New England Whalers and played in Boston, before moving to Hartford, Connecticut, and becoming the Hartford Whalers.

The Hartford Whalers became the Carolina Hurricanes in 1997. The then-New England Whalers joined the NHL in 1979 and changed their name to the Hartford Whalers. They moved to Raleigh, NC, so they could play in a more popular U.S. market.

Then-owner Peter Karmanos picked out the name "Hurricanes" himself, rather than holding a naming contest, when the team moved to Raleigh in 1997. He reportedly chose it because of the many hurricanes that hit the eastern North Carolina coastline.

The NHL Hurricanes play at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. The address is: 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607. The PNC Arena seats 18,700 for ice hockey games. While waiting for construction to finish in the 1990s, the Hurricanes previously played at the Greensboro Coliseum.

The Hurricanes play in the Metropolitan Division in the NHL. There are four total divisions in today's NHL: Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central and Pacific. The current Metropolitan Division teams include the Hurricanes, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Islanders, Devils, Capitals and Blue Jackets.

Yes, the Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup Finals one time in franchise history. The win came in 2006 against the Edmonton Oilers. Their other Stanley Cup appearance came in 2002 against the Detroit Red Wings, who won that series.

You can watch the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes local games with FanDuel Sports, the Canes' official broadcasting partner. You can check if FanDuel Sports is available for purchase in your area using their website and your zip code. Some games stream on ESPN+ and Hulu. National games are broadcast on ABC, TNT, and ESPN.

Even though they don't play in the same division, one of Carolina's biggest rivals is the Boston Bruins. The teams have met frequently in the playoffs over the years. There is no love lost between the two organizations. The Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals are big rivals of the Hurricanes, as well.

The Carolina Hurricanes' Twitter (now known as "X") account is @Canes. You can access the account at twitter.com/canes or on the X smartphone app. You can follow their current feed for live score updates, analysis, behind-the-scenes moments, and more Hurricanes-related content.

The cheapest tickets for a Hurricanes game in Raleigh start out between $20-35, according to the latest prices on Ticketmaster, SeatGeek and Stubhub. Ticket prices vary based on where the seats are and who the Hurricanes are hosting.

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Carolina Hurricanes Betting Guide: Lineups, Stats, & Injuries