{"id":137536,"date":"2023-05-18T09:38:27","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T13:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=137536"},"modified":"2023-05-18T14:31:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:31:55","slug":"nhl-predictions-may-18-panthers-vs-hurricanes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/05\/18\/nhl-predictions-may-18-panthers-vs-hurricanes\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: May 18th with Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today\u2019s featured game is the Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes. Keep checking our NHL predictions throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/span><\/h2>\n

Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes<\/h3>\n

Series: Panthers 0-0 Hurricanes<\/h4>\n

Our featured and only game of NHL predictions has old Southeast Division vibes.<\/a> The Florida Panthers took down the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> in the second round. Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> has been a menace down the middle and the acquisition the Panthers have dreamed of. Tkachuk leads the team in points with 16 while Carter Verhaeghe<\/a> is second with 12. Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a> has found his game after Alex Lyon<\/a> started the first few games of the post-season. Bobrovsky is the projected starter<\/a> in goal, but always check social media before making any daily fantasy picks. Florida is very opportunistic and has made teams pay for any mistakes in the defensive zone.<\/p>\n

Frederik Andersen<\/a> is the probable starter for the Hurricanes and has found his game as well. Andersen came in for Antti Raanta<\/a> in the first round much like Bobrovsky did. Many doubted Carolina’s ability<\/a> to score goals with the number of injuries they had. However, it’s been next man up for the Hurricanes. Players like Jordan Martinook<\/a> and Seth Jarvis<\/a> have helped Sebastian Aho<\/a> fill the void. There may be some good news as Teuvo Teravainen<\/a> might return to the lineup. The Canes have very good structure and don’t make a ton of mistakes. Carolina is one of the best teams in the league when their system is completely firing.<\/p>\n

It’ll be interesting to see how both teams will do after the long layoff. However, the Canes defence and structure should get them the series opener.<\/p>\n

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Prediction: Hurricanes win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Main photo by: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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