Panthers vs. Hurricanes Picks and Prediction – 5/22/2025

Florida Panthers (52-24-6) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-22-13)
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
TV: TNT / truTV / Max

Previous Games:

  • Panthers: Won Game 1 of this series 3-0 on the road

  • Hurricanes: Shut out in Game 1, now down 0-1 in the East Final

Head-to-Head:

Florida has won 7 of the last 10 meetings against Carolina and holds a 1-0 series lead after a convincing Game 1 victory. They've also beaten the Hurricanes in 3 straight playoff matchups, all on the road.

Florida Panthers Breakdown:

Florida is peaking at the perfect time, now 5-1 in their last six games. Their defense has stepped up massively, allowing just 6 total goals over the last 5 games, including back-to-back shutouts.

Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has been sensational, posting a .916 SV% and 2.31 GAA in the playoffs. On the offensive end, Eetu Luostarinen (13 points), Sam Bennett (7 goals), and Aleksander Barkov (11 points) are carrying the attack. Florida has also scored 19 goals in their last 5 games and continues to thrive on the road with 3 straight road wins.

Key Players:

  • Eetu Luostarinen: 9 assists in 13 games

  • Sam Bennett: Leads team with 7 goals

  • Sergei Bobrovsky: 2.31 GAA, .916 SV%, 2 straight shutouts

Carolina Hurricanes Breakdown:

Carolina struggled offensively in Game 1, managing just 23 shots and getting blanked at home. Despite averaging 3.24 goals per game during the regular season, the Canes have cooled off recently and have now lost 2 of their last 3.

Defensively, Carolina had been one of the most reliable teams all year, but they’ve given up 8 goals in their last two losses, a red flag entering a must-win scenario. Goaltending has been inconsistent, and the offense hasn’t done enough to compensate.

Key Players:

  • Seth Jarvis: 12 points, 8 assists

  • Andrei Svechnikov: 8 goals in the postseason

  • Sebastian Aho: 11 points, but limited impact in Game 1

Betting Trends:

Florida Panthers:

  • 9 of last 11 games have gone OVER

  • 5-1 SU in last 6 games

  • 3 straight road wins

  • 8-3 SU in last 11 vs. Carolina

Carolina Hurricanes:

  • UNDER has hit in 4 of last 6 games

  • 6-2 SU in last 8 overall

  • Just 3-7 in last 10 vs. Panthers

Exact Score Prediction:

Florida Panthers 3 – Carolina Hurricanes 2

Our Best Bet:

Florida Panthers ML (+110)

Florida is in better form, with superior goaltending and a surging offense that’s clicking at the right time. While Carolina is tough at home, the Panthers have won 3 straight road games and own the head-to-head advantage. With Bobrovsky locked in and Florida’s top scorers producing, they’re the better value play to steal Game 2 and head home with a commanding lead.

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