Friday's NHL play will see the Carolina Hurricanes (28-15-4) square off against the Florida Panthers (24-18-3), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are second and the Panthers 12th in the Eastern Conference.
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Hurricanes vs. Panthers: Jan. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
- 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 | 3.28 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.98 | 12th |
| Shots | 32.1 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.2 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 19.58% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.95% | 18th |
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.04 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 22nd |
| Shots | 29.2 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.9 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 18.67% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.77% | 4th |
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Hurricanes vs. Panthers Top Players
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho has been imperative to Carolina's offense this season, putting up 45 points in 47 games.
- Andrei Svechnikov has 35 points (12 goals, 23 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Through 47 games, Nikolaj Ehlers has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 34 points (11 goals and 23 assists).
- Brandon Bussi (16-3-1) has a 2.3 goals against average and a save percentage of .903 for Carolina.
Panthers
- Brad Marchand's 46 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Florida. He has recorded 23 goals and 23 assists in 41 games.
- Sam Reinhart has helped lead the attack for Florida this season with 24 goals and 21 assists.
- Sam Bennett's 16 goals and 19 assists add up to 35 points this season.
- Sergei Bobrovsky has an .880 save percentage (58th in the league), with 667 total saves, conceding 91 goals (2.9 goals against average). He has put up a 19-12-1 record this season.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Injury Report
Hurricanes
Charles-Alexis Legault: Out (Hand),
Pyotr Kochetkov: Out For Season (Undisclosed),
Noah Philp: Out (Concussion),
Shayne Gostisbehere: Day-To-Day (Illness),
William Carrier: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Panthers
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Day-To-Day (Groin),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Seth Jones: Out (Upper Body),
Brad Marchand: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2026 | Kraken | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Red Wings | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Blues | L 3-0 | Away |
| 1/16/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 1/19/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2026 | Canadiens | L 6-2 | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Senators | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Sabres | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/16/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/19/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Jets | - | Away |