The Carolina Hurricanes will kick off the new year with another matchup against the Florida Panthers (23-13-2) tonight in Sunrise. The Canes are coming off of a 4-3 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.

The Penguins haven’t won a game in Carolina since 2018, and they trail the third-place Carolina by eight points in the Metro Division.

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New year, same mindset. Taking the ice at Amerant Bank Arena for the first time in 2025, the Florida Panthers (23-13-2) will try to complete the season sweep against the Carolina Hurricanes (22-13-2) on Thursday at 7 p.

The Pittsburgh Penguins made some moves prior to their Sunday tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, NC. The team announced that forward Philip Tomasino was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and will be out week-to-week.

The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Raleigh to face the Carolina Hurricanes in a Metropolitan Division clash. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey!

Carolina Hurricanes (23-14-2, 48 points, 3rd place Metropolitan Division) When: 6:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: SportsNet Pittsburgh and FDSNSO for the local markets, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: It’s a busy January for the Penguins,