Indeed, the Carolina Hurricanes are often ignored in favor of the bigger NHL odds brands in the NHL. And the Canes don’t mind that at all. Carolina is in the thick of the Metropolitan Division race. Still, the Caines are within striking distance of the Boston Bruins for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Since Tom Dondon became owner, Carolina has become one of the most consistent franchises in the NHL. Before Dundon’s arrival, the Hurricanes missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs from 2019 through 2018 and played before empty seats.
NHL Carolina Hurricanes 2024 Stanley Cup Odds
| Carolina Hurricanes | Odds |
|---|---|
| 2024 Stanley Cup Odds: | +1200 |
Carolina Hurricanes Team Overview
At the approach of the All-Star Break, the Carolina Hurricanes are 27-15-5 straight up and 21-19 over/under the total. Also, Carolina is 2nd in the Metropolitan Division playoff standings. Carolina is two points behind the New York Rangers in the Metropolitan Division playoff race. Late on, Carolina has covered 10 out of their last 13 games. While the Hurricanes have gone under the total in four of its previous six matchups.
Carolina has NHL rankings of 10th for goals scored and 3rd for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Hurricanes have NHL rankings of 13th for goals against and 4th for penalty killing. One area of sportsbook concern for the Hurricanes is their middle-of-the-pack status for goals against. Correlate that Carolina is one of the tightest defensive teams in the league. Much of that can be attributed to goaltender injuries that should be over by the time the Stanley Cup Playoffs start.
Once Dundon got his people in place, the team took off, and the Arena was filled. Carolina is coming off five consecutive playoff seasons and has two appearances in the Eastern Conference Final. Yet, Carolina remains a consistently undervalued team. Sharps and bargain hunters see the Canes as one of the best values on the board.
Carolina Hurricanes Key Players, Goaltending, and Coach
Head coach Rod Brind’Amour is a former star player for the Hurricanes and was a member of their 2016 Stanley Cup championship team. As head coach, Brind’Amour has led Carolina to the playoffs in his first five years as coach. Previously, he was the 2021 Jack Adams Award winner as NHL Coach of the Year.
First goalie Pyotr Kochetkov has been out with a concussion. Before being sidelined, he had a .900 save percentage and 2.58 goals against average. Last year, Kochetkov posted a .909 save percentage and 2.44 goals against average. Antti Raanta has struggled in the first half of the season with a .868 save percentage. Last year, Raanta had a .910 save percentage and 2.23 goals against average.
LW Sebastian Aho is the top name on the Hurricanes. Aho scored 16 goals in his first 42 games this season. Since 2016-17, Aho has played in the NHL for the Hurricanes. In 520 career games, Aho has 218 goals, 250 assists, and 468 points.
First defenseman Brent Burns is one of the best in the game. Burns is a reliable shutdown defenseman with playmaking ability. Burns began his NHL career in 2005-06 with the Minnesota Wild and made his name with the San Jose Sharks. This is his second season in Carolina. Last year he scored 18 goals and 43 assists for 61b points. Burns is a six-time All-Star and was the 2017 James Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s top defenseman.