The Hurricanes will play the Lightning on Saturday, March 14th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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We're now in the back half of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. Face off for the matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning happens on Saturday, March 14th, 2026. Review each team's performance trends and insights below. Finally, recall that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Stacking up as many wins as possible is key to securing an optimal NHL playoffs berth.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Carolina Hurricanes now have a 97.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Tampa Bay Lightning starting this game with a 97.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
Away Carolina Hurricanes - The Carolina Hurricanes have a 17-9-4 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins. However, the Carolina Hurricanes now rank 9th for away team losses.
Home Tampa Bay Lightning - The puck drops for the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 20-11-0 record as a home team. That result ranks them 6th in the league for home team wins. But, they now sit at 6th for home team losses.
Goals Scored - Heading into the second half of the 2025-26 NHL season, the Carolina Hurricanes rank 4th (230) for goals scored. The Tampa Bay Lightning currently rank 5th (229) in the league for goals scored.
Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals have better defensive players and goalies. The Carolina Hurricanes rank 21st (190) in the league for goals allowed. As for the Tampa Bay Lightning, they've allowed 178 goals this season, resulting in a 25th league ranking.
Shootout Records - A tie following 3 periods of regulation time and overtime mean a shootout will be held to determine the winner. The Carolina Hurricanes have a 5-3 shootout win-loss record, with the Tampa Bay Lightning owning a 4-2 shootout record.
Team Records - The Carolina Hurricanes have a 41-18-6 record and the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 40-20-4 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.

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Hear ye, hear ye! The Carolina Hurricanes venture to Tampa Bay... to face the Lightning in a battle for playoff seeding. With a 41-18-6 record, the Hurricanes hold a slim lead over... the Lightning's 40-20-4 standing. The stakes could not be higher... as the NHL's best teams jockey for position in the postseason race.

The Hurricanes boast a 0.631 win percentage, tallying 88 points thus far... while the Lightning closely trail with a 0.625 win percentage and 84 points. In this crucial matchup, every goal and every save could make the difference... in securing a coveted higher seed for the playoffs. The intensity will be palpable as these two teams clash on the ice... in a battle that could shape their postseason destinies.

For those eager to get in on the action, the best moneyline, puck line, and goal total lines have been calculated for this matchup... Ready to place a bet on this high-stakes hockey game? Head over to BetRivers or BetMGM... and test your luck on this thrilling showdown. Want to learn more about how to bet on hockey? Visit SportsBetting3.com... and become a master of the art of sports wagering. Don't miss out on this epic clash between two NHL powerhouses!

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2025-2026 NHL Regular Season Standings - Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning
Team	GP	W	L	OTL	wPct	Pts	ROW	GF	GA	Diff	Home	Away	SO	L10	Strk
z - Carolina Hurricanes	82	53	22	7	0.646	113	48	296	240	+56.0	29-10-2	24-12-5	5-4	7-2-1	W1
x - Tampa Bay Lightning	82	50	26	6	0.610	106	46	290	231	+59.0	26-14-1	24-12-5	4-2	5-5-0	L1

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How to Bet on the Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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