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    Carolina Hurricanes @ Tampa Bay Lightning

    CAR
    Carolina HurricanesHurricanesCAR
    22-10-3, 11-5-2 Away
    4
    22-10-3, 11-5-2 Away
    Final
    123T
    Hurricanes
    CAR
    		3014
    Lightning
    TB
    		0336
    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    19-13-3, 9-9-0 Home
    6
    19-13-3, 9-9-0 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    TB leads 1-0

    • Hurricanes
      4
    • Lightning
      6
    Game 1
    21/12
    • Lightning
      4
    • Hurricanes
      5
    Game 2
    27/2
    • Hurricanes
      4
    • Lightning
      2
    Game 3
    15/3

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    8:00 AM, 21 December 2025
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 19,092
    • Referees:
    • Justin Kea
    • Garrett Rank
    • Linesmen:
    • Jesse Marquis
    • Kyle Flemington

    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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