Over the last ten games, the Hurricanes have a record of 5-4-1, scoring 27 goals while allowing 22. Despite this, the Panthers are favored due to their recent form and performance in overtime situations, where they have a record of 4-2-6. The Panthers have been outshot in 13 games this season but have managed an 8-4-1 record in those situations. The Hurricanes have been particularly strong when scoring three or more goals, earning 46 points in such games. However, they've struggled when scoring fewer goals, losing all games where they scored one or two goals. Panthers won both games in a home and home series vs Carolina in late November. Florida is strong on their home ice while Carolina has struggled away from home.