Carolina Hurricanes playoff chances and predictions 2026–27: 99% to make the playoffs
Model prediction: 99% to make the playoffs, 30.2% to win the Stanley Cup, 122 projected points (likely 106–137). 12-2-2 with 26 points in 16 games through Nov 1. Odds from simulated seasons using official NHL data.
| Record | 12-2-2 |
|---|---|
| Points | 26 in 16 games |
| Goal difference | +27 |
| Division | Metropolitan (Eastern Conference) |
Season forecast
| Projected points | 122 (likely range 106–137) |
|---|---|
| Make the playoffs | 99% |
| Win the division | 86% |
| Reach the second round | 78% |
| Reach the conference final | 59% |
| Reach the Stanley Cup Final | 43% |
| Win the Stanley Cup | 30.2% |
| Win the Presidents' Trophy | 53.5% |
Next games
| Date | Opponent | Win chance |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM ET | vs Winnipeg Jets | 74% |
| Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 PM ET | at Nashville Predators | 65% |
| Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM ET | at New York Islanders | 60% |
| Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM ET | vs Chicago Blackhawks | 78% |
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs Winnipeg Jets | W 7–0 |
| Oct 29 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets | W 3–2 |
| Oct 27 | vs Boston Bruins | W 2–1 |
| Oct 24 | at St. Louis Blues | W 4–0 |
| Oct 22 | at Edmonton Oilers | L 5–6 (SO) |
Players
| Player | Position | Projected goals above average |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Blake | Right wing | +7.2 |
| Sebastian Aho | Centre | +6.3 |
| Logan Stankoven | Centre | +5.9 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | Left wing | +5.0 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | Defence | +4.7 |
| Jaccob Slavin | Defence | +3.8 |
| Seth Jarvis | Right wing | +3.5 |
| William Carrier | Left wing | +2.8 |
| Mark Jankowski | Left wing | +2.1 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | Right wing | +2.1 |
| Jordan Martinook | Left wing | +1.0 |
| Taylor Hall | Left wing | +0.8 |
| Mike Reilly | Defence | +0.6 |
| Eric Robinson | Left wing | +0.4 |
| Jordan Staal | Centre | +0.3 |
| Pyotr Kochetkov | – | |
| Brandon Bussi | – | |
| Juuso Vlimki | Defence | −0.1 |
| Jalen Chatfield | Defence | −0.3 |
| K'Andre Miller | Defence | −0.6 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | Centre | −0.8 |
| Alexander Nikishin | Defence | −0.8 |
| Sean Walker | Defence | −1.8 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | Left wing | −1.9 |
Metropolitan Division
| Team | Points | Projected | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 26 | 122 | 99% |
| New Jersey Devils | 18 | 103 | 78% |
| Washington Capitals | 16 | 92 | 41% |
| New York Islanders | 16 | 92 | 40% |
| New York Rangers | 15 | 89 | 30% |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 12 | 88 | 26% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 12 | 86 | 20% |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 10 | 87 | 23% |