T.M. Selection: Carolina Hurricanes.

I like the Carolina Hurricanes to win this game against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. The Hurricanes just lost their most recent game to the Wild 3-2 but they were down 3-0 in that game before making a comeback just to fall short anyway. They haven't been winning many games lately losing 3/4 of their previous 4 games but all 3 of those losses were by 1 goal and I think it is time for them to bounce back here. The Hurricanes are still a top team in the league this year and they have been playing great for most of the year, just hitting a mini slump now. I think they can break out of their funk with a win on home ice over the Panthers though. The Panthers are also 1 of the top teams in the league this year but lately they have not looked good in their road games. They just lost their last game to the Rangers 5-2 and 2/4 of their previous road games have been losses. They even lost 1 of those games to the Kraken who are 1 of the worst teams in the league. I think the Panthers will struggle in this road game against another top team in the league and I think the Hurricanes will be hungry to win after a few close losses by 1 goal. The Hurricanes are too talented to keep losing this many games and it is only a matter of time until they break a game open with their potent scoring offense and get a win going back on a roll. I think that roll can start here with a win on home ice for them against a Panthers team that has had issues in road games lately. I like the Hurricanes to win this game.

T.M. Prediction: 4-3 Hurricanes.