Florida Panthers Go Head-to-Head with Carolina Hurricanes in Division Rivalry Matchup

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

The Florida Panthers, leaders of the Atlantic Division, are set to compete against the Carolina Hurricanes, who hold the second spot in the Metropolitan Division.

The Hurricanes have demonstrated formidable performance on their home ground, securing 39 victories so far. Their offensive lineup is among the top 10 in the league for scoring.

On the other hand, the Panthers exhibit a commendable away game record alongside a favorable penalty difference. Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart stand out as their pivotal players.

This game marks the third time these teams meet in the current season, with the Hurricanes having emerged victorious in their previous matchup with a close score of 1-0.

For the Hurricanes, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov have been key contributors, similar to the role Verhaeghe and Reinhart play for the Panthers.

Looking at the recent form, the Hurricanes have scored an average of 2.9 goals in their last 10 games, in contrast to the Panthers who have a slightly higher average of 3.2 goals.

Currently, the Hurricanes are dealing with injuries to Jake Guentzel and Jack Drury, while the Panthers are without the services of Aaron Ekblad, Kyle Okposo, and Evan Rodrigues due to injuries.

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