Hurricanes vs. Panthers Stanley Cup Semifinals Game 2: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals showcases the Carolina Hurricanes hosting the Florida Panthers on Saturday, May 20 at 8:00 PM ET on TNT. The Panthers hold a 1-0 lead in the series. Oddsmakers favor the Hurricanes in this matchup, giving them -152 odds on the moneyline against the Panthers (+129).

Hurricanes vs. Panthers Odds

  • Favorite: Hurricanes (-152)
  • Underdog: Panthers (+129)
  • Over/under: 5.5
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    When is Hurricanes vs. Panthers and when does it start?

    This matchup between the Hurricanes and Panthers is scheduled to start on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Be ready to see the puck drop at 8:00 PM ET.

    Where to Watch Hurricanes vs. Panthers

    The Hurricanes and Panthers will take to the ice at PNC Arena for this matchup on May 20, and if you would like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!

    What channel is the game on?

    You can catch this game live on TNT.

    Who Will Win Hurricanes vs. Panthers?

    Hurricanes and Panthers Betting Trends

  • In 45 of 94 matches this season, Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
  • Florida has played 69 games this season that finished with over 5.5 goals.
  • These two teams rack up a combined 6.7 goals per game, 1.2 more than this match’s total.
  • Opponents of these two teams score 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this game’s total.
  • The Hurricanes have a 51-26 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • The Panthers have been made an underdog 29 times this season, and won 16, or 55.2%, of those games.
  • Hurricanes Stats & Insights

  • The Hurricanes’ 3.2 average goals per game add up to 262 total, which makes them the 15th-ranked scoring team in the league.
  • The Hurricanes are ranked second in NHL play for the fewest goals against this season, having conceded 210 total goals (2.6 per game).
  • With a +52 goal differential, they’re ranked seventh-best in the league.
  • The Hurricanes connect on 9.2% of their shots, ranking 26th in the NHL.
  • The Hurricanes’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 16.5 hits and 10.2 blocked shots per game.
  • Over the last 10 games, the Hurricanes are 6-3-1 (75.0% of possible points).
  • They are scoring at a 3.6 goals-per-game average (36 total) over that stretch.
  • Defensively, the Hurricanes have given up 26 goals (2.6 per game) in those 10 outings.
  • Panthers Stats & Insights

  • The Panthers have the league’s sixth-best scoring offense (288 total goals, 3.5 per game).
  • The Panthers’ 272 total goals conceded (3.3 per game) rank 21st in the league.
  • Their +16 goal differential ranks 16th in the league.
  • The 9.5% shooting percentage the Panthers have compiled ranks 22nd in the league.
  • The Panthers have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 21.4 hits and 13 blocked shots per game.
  • Over the last 10 contests, the Panthers have gone 8-2-0 (90.0% of possible points).
  • They have totaled 34 goals over that stretch.
  • Defensively, the Panthers have given up 28 goals (2.8 per game) in those 10 outings.
  • Hurricanes Key Players to Watch

  • Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors with 71 points. He has 28 goals and 43 assists this season.
  • Sebastian Aho is another leading option for Carolina with 68 points (0.9 per game), scoring 36 goals and adding 32 assists.
  • Frederik Andersen has a record of 21-11-1. He has allowed 82 goals (2.48 goals against average) and racked up 766 saves.
  • Panthers Key Players to Watch

  • Matthew Tkachuk is a top offensive contributor for his club with 109 points (1.4 per game). He has scored 40 goals and 69 assists in 79 games (playing 20:26 per game).
  • Florida’s Aleksander Barkov Jr. has racked up 78 total points (1.1 per game), with 23 goals and 55 assists.
  • Sergei Bobrovsky has a 24-20-3 record this season, with a .902 save percentage (26th in the league). In 50 games, he has 1333 saves, and has given up 145 goals (3.1 goals against average).
  • Hurricanes vs. Panthers Injuries

  • Hurricanes: Max Pacioretty: Out (Lower Body), Jake Gardiner: Out (Hip), Ondrej Kase: Out (Concussion), Andrei Svechnikov: Out (Lower Body)
  • Panthers: Patric Hornqvist: Out (Concussion), Spencer Knight: Out (Personal Reasons)
  • Hurricanes vs. Panthers Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Hurricanes (-1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (5.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Hurricanes 4 – Panthers 2
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