The Carolina Hurricanes are set to play against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday, September 26, 2025. The game will take place at Amalie Arena and starts at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on SCRI as the Hurricanes, currently at 0-2-0 in the preseason, aim to secure a win against the undefeated Lightning, who hold a 2-0-0 record.

Hurricanes vs. Lightning Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Carolina Hurricanes MoneyLine: 135. The Hurricanes are the underdog but offer good value. They have a strong offensive lineup, averaging 39.5 shots on goal per game in the preseason.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 6.5 (-140). Both teams have been solid defensively. The Lightning have allowed only 1.5 goals per game, while the Hurricanes have allowed 2.5 goals per game in the preseason.

Team Trends

• The game is part of the NHL Preseason.
• The Carolina Hurricanes are currently 0-2-0 in the preseason.
• The Tampa Bay Lightning have a preseason record of 2-0-0.
• The game will be held at Amalie Arena, the home venue for the Lightning.
• The game will be broadcasted on the SCRI channel.

Hurricanes vs Lightning Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes will visit the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on Friday, September 26, 2025. The game kicks off at 7:00 PM, and fans can tune in on SCRI. The Hurricanes are looking to improve their preseason record of 0-2-0, while the Lightning aim to keep their perfect 2-0-0 streak alive.

Carolina has scored 3 goals and allowed 5 in the preseason. They have also managed 1 power play goal and 6 assists. Tampa Bay, on the other hand, has scored 4 goals and let in 3. They have also recorded 1 power play goal and 7 assists. Both teams will be eager to show their skills on the ice.

Tampa Bay Lightning: A Look at the Home Team

The Tampa Bay Lightning have started their 2026 preseason with some notable stats. They have scored 4 goals, averaging 2.0 per game. Their defense has allowed 3 goals, which is 1.5 per game. In terms of player contributions, Nikita Kucherov led the team last season with 121 points. Brayden Point and Jake Guentzel also had strong performances, scoring 82 and 80 points respectively. Victor Hedman contributed with 66 points and a high number of blocks. The Lightning’s goalies have shown their skills with Andrei Vasilevskiy leading in wins. Vasilevskiy had 38 wins and 6 shutouts in the 2025 regular season. Jonas Johansson and Brandon Halverson are also part of the goalie lineup for the preseason.

Carolina Hurricanes: A Glimpse at the Visitors

The Carolina Hurricanes have scored 3 goals in their 2026 preseason games, averaging 1.5 goals per game. They’ve also managed 6 assists, which puts their assists per game at 3.0. Their shots on goal stand at 79, averaging 39.5 per game. Defensively, the Hurricanes have allowed 5 goals, which is 2.5 goals per game. Their penalty minutes total 46, with an average of 23.0 per game. They have also recorded 27 giveaways and 4 takeaways. Key players from last season include Sebastian Aho with 74 points and Seth Jarvis with 67 points. Andrei Svechnikov and Taylor Hall also contributed significantly with 48 and 42 points respectively. In goal, Pyotr Kochetkov led with 27 wins and 2 shutouts.

Final Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes offer good value on the MoneyLine as an underdog. They have been strong in the preseason with an average of 39.5 shots on goal per game. This offensive strength could help them against the Tampa Bay Lightning, especially since the Hurricanes are playing away, where they might find opportunities to surprise the home team.

For the Over/Under, picking Under 6.5 seems wise. Both teams have shown solid defense in the preseason. The Lightning have allowed only 1.5 goals per game, and the Hurricanes have allowed 2.5 goals per game. This defensive performance suggests a lower-scoring game, making the Under a good choice.

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