The Panthers and Hurricanes have already battled for almost 140 minutes against one another in the Eastern Conference Final, yet only one game has been played.
Game 1 between Carolina and Florida was a lengthy, four-overtime thriller that eventually saw Matthew Tkachuk and the Panthers come out victorious in what was the sixth-longest game in NHL history.
Now, the two sides are rested and ready for Game 2 tonight in Raleigh.
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The loss at home in Game 1 was only the second contest that the Hurricanes have lost at PNC Arena this postseason. Meanwhile, it was the fifth overtime game the Panthers have played, and Florida has gotten the win in all five of those games requiring extra time.
Carolina is aiming to even the series, while Florida has its hopes on taking a 2-0 series lead back down to Sunrise for Game 3.
The Sporting News has all you need to know to watch Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 2.
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What channel is Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 2 on?
- TV Channel (U.S.): TNT
- TV Channel (Canada): Sportsnet, CBC, TVAS
- Live stream (U.S.): TNT app, Sling TV
- Live stream (Canada): SN NOW, CBC Gem, CBC Sports app
The Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 2 is set to air live in the United States on TNT. Fans in Canada can watch the action on Sportsnet, CBC or TVA Sports for the French-speaking audience.
For those looking to live stream the game, the TNT app is an option in the United States, in addition to Sling TV, which carries all NHL playoff games on TNT's platforms.
In Canada, streamers can watch the game through SN NOW, CBC Gem or the CBC Sports app.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 2 start time
- Date: Saturday, May 20
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 2 puck drop is set for Saturday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET.
The game is being played at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
Hurricanes vs. Panthers Game 2 odds, prediction
- Puckline: Hurricanes -1.5 (+174) | Panthers +1.5 (-209)
- Moneyline: Hurricanes -154 | Panthers +126
- O/U: 5.5
The Hurricanes enter Game 2 as the favorites at home against the Panthers for their Eastern Conference Final.
Odds provided by Sports Interaction.
Prediction: After Game 1's marathon into four overtimes, Game 2 is going to be sloppy. We are already in the third round of the postseason and after a game like that, the two teams aren't going to be playing their A-game. That said, I don't see the Hurricanes dropping both games at home. Carolina bounces back and evens the series before it shifts to Florida.
Hurricanes 5, Panthers 2
Hurricanes vs. Panthers series schedule
| Date | Site | Time (ET) | TV/Result |
| Thurs., May 18 | at Carolina | FINAL | Panthers 3, Hurricanes 2 (4OT) |
| Sat., May 20 | at Carolina | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Mon., May 22 | at Florida | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Wed., May 24 | at Florida | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Fri., May 26 | at Carolina | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Sun., May 28 | at Florida | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Tues., May 30 | at Carolina | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
* If necessary
