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    Carolina Hurricanes @ Tampa Bay Lightning

    CAR
    Carolina HurricanesHurricanesCAR
    22-10-3, 11-5-2 Away
    4
    22-10-3, 11-5-2 Away
    Final
    123T
    Hurricanes
    CAR
    		3014
    Lightning
    TB
    		0336
    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    19-13-3, 9-9-0 Home
    6
    19-13-3, 9-9-0 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    TB leads 1-0

    • Hurricanes
      4
    • Lightning
      6
    Game 1
    21/12
    • Lightning
      4
    • Hurricanes
      5
    Game 2
    27/2
    • Hurricanes
      4
    • Lightning
      2
    Game 3
    15/3

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    5:30 AM, 21 December 2025
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 19,092
    • Referees:
    • Justin Kea
    • Garrett Rank
    • Linesmen:
    • Jesse Marquis
    • Kyle Flemington

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

    NHL News

    Carolina Hurricanes expect Seth Jarvis to be out 4-6 months

    Carolina Hurricanes expect Seth Jarvis to be out 4-6 months

    The Carolina Hurricanes are expected to be without leading goal scorer Seth Jarvis, who typically plays on the wing of No. 1 center Sebastian Aho, for the start of their Stanley Cup defense due to shoulder surgery, GM Eric Tulsky announced Friday night.
    2026 NHL draft updates: 7-round, 32-team pick tracker

    2026 NHL draft updates: 7-round, 32-team pick tracker

    The draft is Friday and Saturday. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
    Goalie Sebastian Cossa traded from Red Wings to Mammoth

    Goalie Sebastian Cossa traded from Red Wings to Mammoth

    The Red Wings traded one of their top prospects in goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Mammoth on Friday for the 23rd pick of this year's draft.
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