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Carolina Hurricanes Set to Weather the Florida Panthers at PNC Arena

As the Carolina Hurricanes prepare to host the Florida Panthers at PNC Arena, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter. The Hurricanes have been showcasing a robust performance in their recent games, with an impressive display of resilience and skill.


Nov 10, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) shoots the puck against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the New Jersey Devils, the Hurricanes secured a hard-fought victory in overtime, ending with a score of 1-0. This win was backed by an impenetrable defense that allowed no goals during regulation time and overtime. The team's goaltending was exceptional, saving all but one shot throughout the game.


Prior to that, they faced off against the Colorado Avalanche in a high-scoring affair where they emerged victorious with five points to two. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they capitalized on powerplay opportunities and maintained a shooting percentage of 18 percent.


Nov 10, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns (8) pokes the puck away from Florida Panthers right wing William Lockwood (67) during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Hurricanes; they stumbled against the Vancouver Canucks with a narrow loss of three points to two. Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways from their powerplay performance and shorthanded goals scored.


The upcoming game promises to be an exciting clash as both teams bring their unique strengths onto the ice. The home advantage at PNC Arena could play a significant role for Carolina; not only do they have fan support behind them but also familiarity with playing conditions which often proves crucial in tightly contested matches.


Nov 10, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with center Evan Rodrigues (17) during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this anticipated matchup on February 23rd at PNC Arena or tune into ESPN+ for internet broadcast or BSSO channel 646-1 for local TV coverage.

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