Brandon Sutter #16 of the Carolina Hurricanes can not get control of a rebound given up by goaltender Tomas Vokoun #29 of the Florida Panthers in the first period on November 4, 2009 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.
Fifth of six meetings this season between Southeast Division rivals. They have split the first four matchups, with the home team winning each time. The Hurricanes cruised 7-2 on Oct. 9, as Jussi Jokinen recorded a goal and two assists. Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun recorded the shutout on Nov. 4, making 32 saves in a 3-0 victory. A home-and-home was split, with the Panthers winning 6-3 on Dec. 18 and the Hurricanes prevailing 4-3 the following night.
