# NHL preseason: Panthers and Hurricanes matchup and odds

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nhl-preseason-between-hurricanes-and-panthers
> Updated: 2026-09-23T01:51:42.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

The NHL preseason continues with ongoing matchups between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes. Following an initial 6-3 victory for the Panthers, the teams met again at the Lenovo Center for a second exhibition game. 

In this second encounter, the Hurricanes secured a 3-2 shootout victory. The game saw early scoring from Brady Tkachuk and Bradly Nadeau for Florida and Carolina, respectively, followed by a goal from Aleksander Barkov. Justin Robidas eventually tied the game for the Panthers in the second period. After a scoreless third period, Nadeau scored the decisive goal in the shootout. During the game, Florida coach Paul Maurice noted that Tkachuk was held out of the third period for precautionary reasons due to tightness, though it was not classified as an injury.

Despite the recent loss, the Panthers remain early favorites in the Stanley Cup championship market with odds of +640. The team continues to adjust to significant offseason roster changes, including the addition of Brady Tkachuk and the departure of goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to Toronto, leaving Jacob Markstrom to assume the primary starting role. Meanwhile, trade speculation persists regarding the Hurricanes as a potential landing spot for Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Carolina Hurricanes defeat Florida Panthers in preseason shootout

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 in a preseason shootout, highlighted by goals from Bradly Nadeau and Justin Robidas.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carolina-hurricanes-defeat-florida-panthers-in-preseason-shootout

### 2026-09-21: NHL preseason: Panthers lead early Stanley Cup betting odds

The Florida Panthers lead early Stanley Cup betting odds following a 6–3 preseason victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. NHL preseason action continues with upcoming matchups and trade rumors.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-panthers-defeat-carolina-hurricanes-6-3-in-preseason-opener

### 2026-09-18: Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers to open NHL preseason

The NHL preseason kicks off with a matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers, with coverage provided by Viaplay.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carolina-hurricanes-and-florida-panthers-to-open-nhl-preseason

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