Carolina Hurricanes Playoffs 2027
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.

Metropolitan Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | +8 | |
| 2 | 3 | 2-1-0 | 4 | +3 | |
| 3 | 3 | 1-1-1 | 3 | -3 | |
| 4 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | +5 | |
| 5 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | +1 | |
| 6 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 7 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | -5 | |
| 8 | 3 | 0-1-2 | 2 | -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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29 | vs | L 0-1 |
| Oct 2 | vs | L 2-5 |
| Oct 3 | at | W 3-2 |
| Oct 6 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 8 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 10 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 11 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 13 | vs | 6:45 PM |
| Oct 17 | at | 3:30 PM |
| Oct 18 | at | 8:00 PM |
| Oct 20 | at | 10:00 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 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.
