The 2007–08 Carolina Hurricanes season began October 3, 2007. It was the franchise's 36th season, 29th season in the National Hockey League (NHL) and 10th as the Hurricanes. Key dates prior to the start of the season:

Regular season

The Hurricanes had the most power-play opportunities of all 30 NHL teams, with 420.

Divisional standings

Conference standings

Schedule and results

October

Record: 7–3–3; Home: 3–1–1; Road: 4–2–2

November

Record: 7–6–0; Home: 5–4–0; Road: 2–2–0

December

Record: 5–10–0; Home: 2–3–0; Road: 3–7–0

January

Record: 6–6–1; Home: 3–3–1; Road: 3–3–0

February

Record: 7–5–1; Home: 5–1–1; Road: 2–4–0

March

Record: 9–2–1; Home: 5–0–1; Road: 4–2–0

April

Record: 1–2–0; Home: 1–1–0; Road: 0–1–0

Playoffs

The Hurricanes missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year. They are the first team to miss the playoffs twice in a row after winning the Stanley Cup since the 1922 Toronto St. Patricks.

Player statistics

Skaters

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes

Goaltenders

Note: GP = Games played; MIN = Time on ice (minutes); GAA = Goals against average; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime losses; SO = Shutouts; SA = Saves; GA = Goals allowed; SV%= Save percentage

Awards and records

Records

Milestones

Transactions

The Hurricanes have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007–08 season.

Draft picks

Carolina's picks at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus, Ohio. The Hurricanes have the 11th overall pick.

Farm teams

American Hockey League

The Albany River Rats are the Hurricanes American Hockey League affiliate for the 2007–08 AHL season.

ECHL

The Florida Everblades are the Hurricanes ECHL affiliate.