Hurricanes vs Panthers Prediction 5/26/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Monday, May 26th at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are down 3-0 in this series and they are facing elimination here. Carolina lost game three by a score of 6-2 on Saturday. In that loss, Carolina scored in the second period to tie the game at one, but allowed five goals in the third period in the blowout loss. The Hurricanes recorded 25 shots on goal, won 55.9% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Jarvis and Stankoven, while Staal and Carrier added six hits each. Kochetkov stopped 22 out of 28 shots in the loss, which was a .786 save percentage. 

Prior to this series, the Hurricanes defeated the Devils in five games in the first round and the Capitals in five games in the second round. Coming into this series, New Jersey had won eight of their first ten playoff games, but they have been dominated in the first three games of this series. Carolina has scored 3.24 goals per game and they have allowed 2.81 goals against per game, while also going 18.7% on the power play and 83.6% on the penalty kill this season. Seth Jarvis has led Carolina with five goals, eight assists, and 31 shots on goal, while Sebastian Aho has added four goals, eight assists, and 31 shots on goal. Frederik Andersen is 7-4 with a 2.01 goals against average and a .907 save percentage in the playoffs. 

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers are up 3-0 in this series after they won the first three games by scores of 5-2, 5-0, and 6-2. In their game three win, Florida was tied at one after two periods, but they scored five goals in about nine minutes in the third to seal the victory. The Panthers recorded 28 shots on goal, won 44.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Barkov (2), Boqvist, Marchand, and Mikkola (2), while Gadjovich led the way with nine hits. Bobrovsky stopped 23 out of 25 shots in the win, which was a .920 save percentage. 

Prior to this series, the Panthers defeated the Lightning in the first round in five games and the Maple Leafs in the second round in seven games. Florida has won seven of their last eight games and they have scored at least five goals in six of those wins. Florida has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.72 goals against per game, while also going 23.5% on the power play and 80.7% on the penalty kill this season. Aleksander Barkov has led Florida with six goals, nine assists, and 32 shots on goal, while Bennett and Tkachuk have added 14 points each. Sergei Bobrovsky is 11-4 with a 2.12 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this postseason. 

Why the Panthers will beat the Hurricanes 

• The Hurricanes have lost each of their last nine night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Panthers have won seven of their last eight games.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last four games.
• The Hurricanes have lost the third period in seven of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Why the Hurricanes will beat the Panthers 

• The underdogs have won three of the Hurricanes’ last four games at Amerant Bank Arena.
• The Panthers have lost three of their last five games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the last eight games between the Hurricanes and Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.
• The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games at Amerant Bank Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Panthers have lost the third period in four of their last five games at Amerant Bank Arena against opponents on a losing streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Panthers’ last nine night games at Amerant Bank Arena following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Hurricanes’ last six Monday games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 12 of the Hurricanes’ last 13 games as underdogs.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Panthers’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Brad Marchand has scored at least one goal in each of his last four playoff appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Hurricanes.
• Aleksander Barkov has recorded at least one assist in each of the Panthers’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Amerant Bank Arena.
• Sam Reinhart has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances with the Panthers as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Sam Reinhart has scored the first goal in each of his last three appearances with the Panthers as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Aleksander Barkov ranks T1st in the Eastern Conference for shootout goals (4) this season.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Jesperi Kotkaniemi has recorded an assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last three games as road underdogs against the Panthers.
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last five games as road underdogs.
• Tyson Jost has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Logan Stankoven recorded a career-high two power play points in his last game against the Panthers.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Florida Panthers rank 2nd in the league in short handed goals this season (12).
• The Florida Panthers rank 3rd in the league for shots per game this season (31.6).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 25th in the league in power play percentage this season (18.70%).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (24.9).

Hurricanes vs Panthers Prediction 

Carolina comes into this matchup after being dominated in the first three games of this series, but they will need to find some motivation if they want to extend their season. The Hurricanes advanced through the first two rounds of the playoffs with ease, but they have played very poorly here. Florida was able to sneak past Toronto in the last round and they have outscored Carolina 16-4 to start this series. We know Carolina is a solid defensive team, but they have fallen apart in this series and their goaltending has been bad. Take the over here. 

David Racey's Pick: Over 5.5