Carolina Hurricanes
0-0-1 - 2nd in Metropolitan Division
Predictions for every NHL team's finish in 2026-27: Why the Panthers will win the Cup
Some fans will wait to watch all the games this season. Readers of this story won't need to!
A guide to NHL goalie masks for the 2026-27 season
Here's a look at the notable goalie mask designs across the NHL for the upcoming season.
Best fits from NHL opening night arrivals
Players rocked some fierce looks before the first games of the NHL's 2026-27 season.
Panthers win in overtime, spoil Hurricanes' banner night
On a night when the NHL's last three title winners were on display, Gustav Forsling fired a shot past Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds left in OT, lifting the Florida Panthers past the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in Tuesday's season opener.
Forsling's OT blast lifts Panthers past reigning Stanley Cup champion Hurricanes 1-0
— Gustav Forsling hammered a shot past Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds left in overtime to lift the Florida Panthers past the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in Tuesday's season opener for both teams.
NHL betting guide: 32 teams, 32 bets to make this season
One bet to make on each of the NHL's 32 squads, including Stanley Cup winner, player awards and more futures.
Canes, Panthers, Avs favored to win Stanley Cup entering new season
Although sportsbooks are not in consensus over which NHL team should be the stand-alone Stanley Cup favorite in the new season, three stand above the rest -- Carolina, Florida and Colorado.
The Hurricanes are still hoping to reach a deal with holdout defenseman Alexander Nikishin.
NHL season preview: Strengths, weaknesses, X factors for all 32 teams
Will Carolina win the Cup yet again? Who are the top challengers? Get key intel on every club here.