Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers

Carolina won 14 of 19, and the Hurricanes seek quick payback for their 6-3 loss in Florida last night. Spencer Martin might have to do a back-to-back for the Panthers if goalie Pyotr Kochetkov is still in concussion protocol, and it would give Martin a chance to redeem himself after allowing five goals in Friday's loss. The Panthers have lost six of nine, although they are 2-4 in their past six home games. Eight of the past 12 meetings have gone UNDER, and Carolina is 14-4 UNDER against Atlantic Division teams. The Hurricanes have won eight of nine versus teams with winning records, and the Panthers have lost five of six against teams with winning road records. Carolina is 9-0-2 UNDER following a loss by at least three goals and 5-1 UNDER after allowing five goals or more. Take the Hurricanes and the UNDER.

Florida is in a slump, losing six of eight. They've lost their last two road games by a combined 9-4, including a 3-1 loss at Chicago as a -250 favorite. The defense is 26th in goals surrendered (3.35 per game) and 23rd in save percentage (.893). First-place Carolina has won 14 of 18 and is 9-1 at home. The offense is second in goals scored (4.00 per game), seventh on the power play, and sixth in shooting percentage. The defense is sixth in penalty killing and third in goals given up (2.59 per game). Play Carolina. 

Carolina is in second place in the Metropolitan having won five of six. They're working on two days of rest after beating Buffalo, 3-2. The offense is 10th in goals scored (3.38 per game) and No. 1 in shots on goal. Florida had that remarkable postseason run but they're not off to a hot start in the new season. They've scored and allowed the same number of goals. Florida is working on one day of rest and this is their only home game during a stretch playing four of five on the road. The offense is 21st in goals scored and 25th in shooting percentage (8.5%), while the defense is 15th in save percentage (.904). Florida is 11-17 against winning teams in the first half of the season, plus 81-156 versus opponents who average 26.5+ shots on goal. Play Carolina.