Carolina Hurricanes Playoff Chances 2026-27
The Carolina Hurricanes are 16-3-2 (34 points), 1st in the Metropolitan Division. They make the playoffs in 98% of our simulations and win the Stanley Cup in 14%.
Updated · Through games of November 14, 2026 · 20 of 84 games played per team on average
98%Make playoffs
64%Win Metropolitan
41%Reach conf. finals
14%Win Stanley Cup
116 pointsProjected points
1stPower rating rank
63Games left (33 home)
W4Streak
Next 10 games
| Date | Opponent | Win prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19 | vs Montreal Canadiens (12-4-4) | 62% |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Edmonton Oilers (15-3-3) | 56% |
| Sun, Nov 22 | @ New York Rangers (12-8-1) | 56% |
| Wed, Nov 25 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning (13-5-2) | 54% |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs Ottawa Senators (13-6-2) | 62% |
| Mon, Nov 30 | @ New York Rangers (12-8-1) | 56% |
| Thu, Dec 3 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets (7-11-0) | 70% |
| Sat, Dec 5 | vs Toronto Maple Leafs (8-12-2) | 67% |
| Tue, Dec 8 | vs New York Rangers (12-8-1) | 62% |
| Fri, Dec 11 | vs New York Islanders (9-6-4) | 63% |
Metropolitan standings
| Team | W-L-OTL | PTS | Playoffs | Win div |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 16-3-2 | 34 | 98% | 64% |
| New Jersey Devils | 15-6-0 | 30 | 92% | 24% |
| New York Rangers | 12-8-1 | 25 | 66% | 6% |
| New York Islanders | 9-6-4 | 22 | 53% | 3% |
| Washington Capitals | 10-8-0 | 20 | 46% | 2% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 6-10-6 | 18 | 8% | <1% |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-11-2 | 16 | 10% | <1% |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 7-11-0 | 14 | 8% | <1% |
Playoff path
| Milestone | Chance |
|---|---|
| Make the playoffs | 98% |
| Win the division | 64% |
| Win a first-round series | 66% |
| Reach the conference finals | 41% |
| Reach the Stanley Cup Final | 25% |
| Win the Stanley Cup | 14% |
Frequently asked questions
Will the Carolina Hurricanes make the playoffs?
Our model gives the Hurricanes a 98% chance to make the 2027 NHL playoffs. They are 16-3-2 and 1st in the Metropolitan Division.
What are the Carolina Hurricanes' chances to win the Stanley Cup?
14%, with a 25% chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
What is the Carolina Hurricanes' projected record?
The simulations project about 116 points over the 84-game season (now 34 points in 21 games).