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    Carolina Hurricanes @ Tampa Bay Lightning

    CAR
    Carolina HurricanesHurricanesCAR
    42-18-6, 18-9-4 Away
    4
    42-18-6, 18-9-4 Away
    Final
    123T
    Hurricanes
    CAR
    		2024
    Lightning
    TB
    		0202
    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    40-21-4, 20-12-0 Home
    2
    40-21-4, 20-12-0 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    CAR wins 2-1

    • Hurricanes
      4
    • Lightning
      6
    Game 1
    12/20
    • Lightning
      4
    • Hurricanes
      5
    Game 2
    2/26
    • Hurricanes
      4
    • Lightning
      2
    Game 3
    3/14

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    7:00 PM, March 14, 2026Coverage: ESPN+
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 19,092
    • Referees:
    • Brian Pochmara
    • Michael Markovic
    • Linesmen:
    • Scott Cherrey
    • Devin Berg

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

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