Carolina Hurricanes Playoffs 2027
The Carolina Hurricanes are 15-4-1, 31 points, 1st in the Metropolitan. If the season ended today they would be the M1 seed and play the Florida Panthers (WC2) in the first round with home ice. Next: home to the Seattle Kraken, Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM EST on NHL Net.
KrakenSat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM EST · NHL Net
Panthers WC2Then the Devils/Rangers winnerSeason Trend
Metropolitan Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurricanes | 20 | 15-4-1 | 31 | +36 |
| 2 |  Devils | 20 | 14-6-0 | 28 | +16 |
| 3 |  Rangers | 20 | 11-8-1 | 23 | +3 |
| 4 |  Capitals | 17 | 10-7-0 | 20 | 0 |
| 5 |  Islanders | 18 | 8-8-2 | 18 | 0 |
| 6 |  Penguins | 19 | 7-11-1 | 15 | -6 |
| 7 |  Flyers | 21 | 5-11-5 | 15 | -22 |
| 8 |  Blue Jackets | 17 | 7-10-0 | 14 | -12 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →
Hurricanes Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs  Jets | W 7-0 |
| Nov 3 | at  Predators | L 1-4 |
| Nov 5 | at Islanders | W 5-3 |
| Nov 7 | vs  Blackhawks | W 9-2 |
| Nov 12 | at Kraken | W 4-1 |
| Nov 14 | vs Kraken | 1:00 PM |
| Nov 19 | vs  Canadiens | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 21 | vs  Oilers | 1:00 PM |
| Nov 22 | at Rangers | 1:00 PM |
| Nov 25 | at  Lightning | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 28 | vs  Senators | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 30 | at Rangers | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 3 | vs Blue Jackets | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Carolina Hurricanes playoffs page refreshes after every Hurricanes game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Carolina Hurricanes playoffs FAQ
Are the Carolina Hurricanes in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: they hold the M1 place. Nothing is clinched until no team below can catch them on points.
Who would the Carolina Hurricanes play in the first round?
The Florida Panthers (WC2), with the Hurricanes at home in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
When is the next Hurricanes game?
Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM EST, home to the Seattle Kraken, on NHL Net.
How many points are the Hurricanes on pace for?
130 points over 84 games at their current rate (.775 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.
Where do the Hurricanes rank in the Metropolitan?
1st with 31 points; Carolina Hurricanes (themselves) lead the division.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.