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2025-26 Carolina Hurricanes Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals

by Ryan Cobbett - 9/23/2025

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Last season the Carolina Hurricanes finished with 99 points on the season which was good enough for a second-place finish in the Metro Division. Their 31-9-1 home record was the best mark in the Eastern Conference, and their +33-goal differential was the fourth best in the conference. Carolina opened up the playoffs with a series win against the Devils in five games, before proceeding to beat Washington in five. Unfortunately, their season ended at the hands of the eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

The Hurricanes averaged 3.24 GF/G which was good enough to rank them inside the Top 10 in the league in scoring. They struggled on the man advantage as they converted just 18.7% of their power play opportunities, but their penalty kill told a different story. Carolina led the league with a PK% of 83.6%. Sebastian Aho led the team with 74 points while he finished second on the team with 29 goals. Seth Jarvis was the lone Hurricanes player to eclipse the 30-goal mark as he led the way with 32 while finishing second on the team with 67 points. Martin Necas finished third on the team despite being traded at the deadline. Blueliner Jalen Chatfield led the team with a +/- rating of +22.

Carolina utilized five different goalies over the course of the regular season. As a whole, this group ranked 10th in the league as they allowed 2.81 GA/G despite recording a .893 SV% that ranked in the lower third of the league. Pyotr Kochetkov led the team with 47 appearances, and he managed to post a 27-16-3 record while allowing just 2.60 GA/G on a .898 SV%. Frederik Andersen was limited due to injury, but when he was in the crease, he performed at a high level allowing just 2.50 GA/G. Spencer Martin, Dustin Tokarski, and Yaniv Perets combined for 16 appearances and allowed a combined 4.46 GA/G.

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Seasons come and go, so now it’s time to take a look at what we can expect from the Carolina Hurricanes in 2025-26:

Carolina Hurricanes Key Additions/Losses

The Hurricanes did see some significant pieces depart from last year’s roster. Brent Burns signed with Colorado, Dmitry Orlov signed with San Jose, Jack Roslovic and Tokarski remain free agents and Martin signed with the KHL. Between Burns, Orlov, and Roslovic that is a combined 96 points and 34 goals that have found new teams.

Now, the Hurricanes did get to work to replace their lost production. The biggest offseason win was the multi-year deal they agreed to with Nikolaj Ehlers. Ehlers had 63 points and 24 goals last season for Winnipeg. Joining Ehlers is K’Andre Miller who was acquired via trade and then immediately extended on an eight-year deal. Miller (27 points) was traded by the New York Rangers for conditional first round pick, a second-round pick, and defenseman Scott Morrow. Carolina also added veteran defenseman Mike Reilly and backup goaltender Cayden Primeau.

Carolina Hurricanes X-Factors

Logan Stankoven- Now approaching his first full season with Carolina, Stankoven will need to play a big role on the second line for the Hurricanes. He has posted 52 points and 20 goals across 102 NHL games, but Carolina would like to see him reach the 20-goal mark this season. Doing so would open up some ice for fellow youngster Andrei Svechnikov. This pairing has the potential to give Caroline one of the best second line units in the league.

Carolina Hurricanes Goalie Outlook

Despite having five goalies appear in games for Carolina, the main two remain the same. Andersen and Kochetkov form one of the best goalie tandems in the NHL. If Andersen can stay healthy and split appearance with Kochetkov, then Carolina would arguably have the best goaltending situation out there. The two combined for 40 wins and allowed just 2.55 GA/G. Andersen has struggled to stay on the ice over the last two seasons (38 games combined), but if he is able to stay healthy Carolina will be the best team in the Eastern Conference.

Grade: A

Carolina Hurricanes Key Schedule Stretch

October 14th-October 25th: Carolina is going to get tested early thanks to this stretch of six straight road games. After opening the season with back-to-back home games against New Jersey and Philadelphia, the Hurricanes will make a trip out west to face San Jose, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Vegas, Colorado, and Dallas. That’s five teams from the Western Conference that will be in the playoff conversation. Despite how it looks, this could be an incredible happening to Carolina as not only will they cross the road trip against these teams out early, but it will also really get them in midseason shape early.

Carolina Hurricanes Notable Odds

Stanley Cup Champions: +950

Conference Winner: +460

Division Winner: +120

Hart Trophy- Andrei Svechnikov: +50000

Hart Trophy- Nikolaj Ehlers: +50000

Calder Trophy- Alexander Nikishin: +1600

Vezina Trophy- Frederik Andersen: +6500

Carolina Hurricanes Prediction

If Andersen can stay healthy, Carolina has the potential to be the best team in the league. Adding Ehlers and Miller, paired with a full season of Stankoven, could elevate this team even further. Carolina also has a couple of exciting prospects to follow like Alexander Nikishin that could further liven the team. Carolina is a safe pick in the division at +120, but the conference finally looks like it could be theirs to lose. Give me the over on the point total, them representing the Eastern Conference (+460), and I like the value of them taking home Stanley. There is a lot to like about Carolina this season.

Over 106.5 Team Total Points

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