Carolina Hurricanes (25-9-3) vs. Florida Panthers (26-9-4)
The Carolina Hurricanes begin a two-game set against the Discover Central Division leaders, the Florida Panthers tonight. These will be two pivotal games going forward if the Hurricanes are going to have a chance to finish at the top of the division. Coming into tonight’s game, the Hurricanes are in third place in the division with 53 points, one game behind the second place Tampa Bay Lightning. The Panthers have 56 points. The Hurricanes do have two games in hand on the Panthers and one on the Lightning.