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Carolina Hurricanes face Florida Panthers in preseason opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:41 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes face Florida Panthers in preseason opener

Summary

The Carolina Hurricanes start their preseason against the Florida Panthers on Sunday night in Florida. Game time is set for 7 P.M., with streaming available on the team's website. Carolina's roster features mostly second-unit players, with Pyotr Kochetkov, Mike Reilly, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi among the active players. Kochetkov returns to play after a lengthy absence due to injury, while Kotkaniemi aims to prove himself amid diminishing standing on the team. The Panthers' lineup is not confirmed but is expected to feature veterans.

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Status Watch

•Carolina Hurricanes begin preseason against Florida Panthers
•Game scheduled for 7 P.M. streamed online
•Kochetkov returns from injury, Kotkaniemi seeks to impress
•Panthers expected to use some veteran players

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1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Preseason Game One Preview: Hurricanes @ Panthers

What they're saying

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The World Champion Carolina Hurricanes start their preseason with a match against their nemesis, Florida Panthers on Sunday night in Florida. Game time is 7 P.M. and the game will be streamed from the team’s home page. Carolina released their roster for the game and it is comprised mostly of their second unit from training […]
— Yahoo Sports

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