The Carolina Hurricanes (22-10-3) take on the Florida Panthers (19-14-2) during Tuesday's NHL schedule, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are first and the Panthers 10th in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Panthers: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Hurricanes' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 10th |
| Shots | 32.6 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.7 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 17.12% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.63% | 13th |
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.17 | 21st |
| Shots | 29.5 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 18.85% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.9% | 11th |
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Hurricanes vs. Panthers Top Players
Hurricanes
- One of Carolina's top offensive players this season is Sebastian Aho, who has recorded 31 points in 35 games.
- Seth Jarvis has 29 points (19 goals, 10 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- On 43 shots (for three goals) and 23 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has contributed 26 points this season.
- In the 14 games Frederik Andersen has played this season, his save percentage is .874, 59th in the league.
Panthers
- Brad Marchand's 40 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Florida. He has put up 20 goals and 20 assists in 34 games.
- Sam Reinhart has helped lead the offense for Florida this season with 19 goals and 16 assists.
- Carter Verhaeghe's 11 goals and 17 assists add up to 28 points this season.
- Sergei Bobrovsky has a 15-8-1 record this season, with an .888 save percentage (47th in the league). He has 522 saves, and has conceded 66 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Injury Report
Hurricanes
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Jordan Martinook: Out (Lower Body),
Seth Jarvis: Out (Upper Body),
William Carrier: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jaccob Slavin: Out (Upper Body)
Panthers
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
Matthew Samoskevich: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Predators | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Panthers | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Lightning | L 6-4 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Kings | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/19/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Blues | L 6-2 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |