Carolina Hurricanes Playoffs 2027
The Carolina Hurricanes are 8-3-1, 17 points, 1st in the Metropolitan. If the season ended today they would be the M1 seed and play the Toronto Maple Leafs (WC1) in the first round with home ice. Next: at the St. Louis Blues, Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM EDT on CARNHL.
BluesSat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM EDT · CARNHL
Maple Leafs WC1Then the Rangers/Devils winnerSeason Trend
Metropolitan Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurricanes | 12 | 8-3-1 | 17 | +14 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 12 | 7-4-1 | 15 | +8 |
| 3 |  Devils | 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | +2 |
| 4 |  Islanders | 10 | 5-4-1 | 11 | +6 |
| 5 |  Capitals | 9 | 5-4-0 | 10 | +1 |
| 6 |  Penguins | 11 | 4-7-0 | 8 | -1 |
| 7 |  Flyers | 12 | 3-7-2 | 8 | -17 |
| 8 |  Blue Jackets | 8 | 3-5-0 | 6 | -9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 | vs Capitals | W 4-2 |
| Oct 17 | at  Jets | W 3-2 |
| Oct 18 | at  Flames | L 2-3 |
| Oct 20 | at  Canucks | W 6-3 |
| Oct 22 | at  Oilers | L 5-6 |
| Oct 24 | at Blues | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 27 | vs  Bruins | 8:00 PM |
| Oct 29 | vs Blue Jackets | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 1 | vs Jets | 1:00 PM |
| Nov 3 | at  Predators | 8:00 PM |
| Nov 5 | at Islanders | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 7 | vs  Blackhawks | 8:00 PM |
| Nov 12 | at  Kraken | 12:00 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 Toronto Maple Leafs (WC1), with the Hurricanes at home in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
When is the next Hurricanes game?
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM EDT, at the St. Louis Blues, on CARNHL.
How many points are the Hurricanes on pace for?
119 points over 84 games at their current rate (.708 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.
Where do the Hurricanes rank in the Metropolitan?
1st with 17 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.