{"id":2059,"date":"2026-01-16T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/hurricanes-aim-to-end-skid-against-rival-panthers\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T20:26:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T12:26:22","slug":"hurricanes-aim-to-end-skid-against-rival-panthers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/hurricanes-aim-to-end-skid-against-rival-panthers\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricanes Aim To End Skid Against Rival Panthers"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Carolina Hurricanes (28-15-4) will begin a back-to-back set on Friday, starting with a very familiar foe, the Florida Panthers (24-18-3), in Raleigh. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM EST.<\/p>\n

Coming off a loss at St. Louis on Tuesday and an overtime loss to Detroit on Monday, the Hurricanes are looking to get back into the win column, but may have to do so without key players.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, the Panthers had to deal with their injuries. Brad Marchand has been out since hitting Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann on Jan. 6, and in the back, Seth Jones has been out since getting hit by a puck during the Winter Classic. However, they have found success in recent games, riding a two game winning streak.<\/p>\n

Both the Hurricanes and Panthers will play on rest, with multiple days between games.<\/p>\n

During Thursday morning’s practice, Brandon Bussi was in first place. This season, he has a goals against average of 2.31 and a save percentage of .902, with a record of 16-3-1.<\/p>\n

The Panthers are expected to start Sergei Bobrovsky, who currently has a goals against average of 2.90 and a low save percentage of .881, with a record of 19-12-1.<\/p>\n

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Lines of Expected Storms<\/h2>\n

Andrei Svechnikov – Sebastian Aho – Nikolaj Ehlers<\/p>\n

Taylor Hall – Logan Stankoven – Jackson Blake<\/p>\n

Jordan Martinook \u2013 Jordan Staal \u2013 Seth Jarvis<\/p>\n

Eric Robinson \u2013 Mark Jankowski \u2013 Jesperi Kotkaniemi<\/p>\n

Self defense<\/h2>\n

Jacob Slavin – Jalen Chatfield<\/p>\n

K’Andre Miller – Sean Walker<\/p>\n

Mike Reilly – Alexander Nikishin<\/p>\n

Goals<\/h2>\n

Brandon Bussi \/ Frederik Andersen<\/p>\n

Anticipated Panthers Lines<\/h2>\n

Eetu Luostarinen \u2013 Anton Lundell \u2013 Sam Reinhart<\/p>\n

Carter Verhaeghe \u2013 Sam Bennett \u2013 AJ Greer<\/p>\n

Sandis Vilmanis \u2013 Evan Rodrigues \u2013 Mackie Samoskevich<\/p>\n

Jesper Boqvist \u2013 Luke Kunin \u2013 Jack Studnicka<\/p>\n

Self defense<\/h2>\n

Gustav Forsling \u2013 Aaron Ekblad<\/p>\n

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Niko Mikkola – Uvis Balinskis<\/p>\n

Donovan Sebrango – Jeff Petry<\/p>\n

Goals<\/h2>\n

Sergey Bobrovsky \/ Daniil Tarasov<\/p>\n

Special Groups<\/h2>\n

Hurricanes power play: 19.58% (17th)<\/p>\n

Hurricanes penalty kill: 78.79% (20th)<\/p>\n

Panthers power play: 18.79% (21st)<\/p>\n

Panthers penalty kill: 83.77% (5th)<\/p>\n

Hurricane Game Notes<\/h2>\n

During Thursday’s practice, Shayne Gostisbehere was absent. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour said Gostisbehere was ‘not feeling well’ and it was not known how he would play in the game.<\/p>\n

Jacob Slavin practiced on the top line alongside Jalen Chatfield, the question is whether he will play against the Panthers as the team was wary of playing him back. Brind’Amour confirmed that the club’s rule is related to the injury Slavin suffered in the summer.<\/p>\n

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After missing the ice for a two-game road trip, William Carrier returned to practice. Brind’Amour seemed hopeful that he would play with the Panthers, but he did not confirm it. If the Carrier pulls, Jesperi Kotkaniemi will be the scratch.<\/p>\n

How to watch<\/h2>\n

TV: Fanduel Sports Network South<\/p>\n

Stream: ESPN+<\/p>\n

Radio: 99.9 The Fan<\/p>\n

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