Carolina Hurricanes Playoffs 2027

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The Carolina Hurricanes are 1-1-1, 3 points, 3rd in the Metropolitan. If the season ended today they would be the M3 seed and play the New York Rangers (M2) in the first round. Next: at the Montréal Canadiens, Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM EDT on CARNHL.

Carolina HurricanesMetropolitan · Eastern ConferenceIn · M3
1-1-1Record
3Points
.500Points %
-3Goal diff
W1Streak
1-2Last 10
–Points pace
81Games left
Next gameat CanadiensTue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM EDT · CARNHL
Last gameW 3-2 at FlyersSat, Oct 3
First round if it ended todayat Rangers M2Then the Penguins/Islanders winner

Metropolitan Standings

#TeamGPW-L-OTLPTSP%GD
1Penguins22-0-041.000+8
2Rangers32-1-04.667+3
3Hurricanes31-1-13.500-3
4Islanders21-1-02.500+5
5Capitals21-1-02.500+1
6Blue Jackets21-1-02.5000
7Devils21-1-02.500-5
8Flyers30-1-22.333-9

Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →

Hurricanes Schedule and Results

DateOpponentResult / timeTV
Sep 29vs PanthersL 0-1
Oct 2vs CapitalsL 2-5
Oct 3at FlyersW 3-2
Oct 6at Canadiens7:00 PMCARNHL
Oct 8vs Canucks7:00 PMCARNHL
Oct 10at Blackhawks7:00 PMCHSN/CARNHL
Oct 11at Flyers7:00 PMNHL Net
Oct 13vs Capitals6:45 PM
Oct 17at Jets3:30 PM
Oct 18at Flames8:00 PM
Oct 20at Canucks10:00 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.

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Carolina Hurricanes playoffs FAQ

Are the Carolina Hurricanes in a playoff spot?

Yes, as of today: they hold the M3 place. Nothing is clinched until no team below can catch them on points.

Who would the Carolina Hurricanes play in the first round?

The New York Rangers (M2), with home ice to the Rangers.

When is the next Hurricanes game?

Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM EDT, at the Montréal Canadiens, on CARNHL.

Where do the Hurricanes rank in the Metropolitan?

3rd with 3 points; Pittsburgh Penguins lead with 4.

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.