When: Tuesday, December 7, 8 p.m. EST
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Canes Record:16-6-1 (33 Points, 3rd - Metropolitan Division)
Canes Last Game:6-2 Win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, December 4.
Jets Record:12-8-4 (28 Points, T-2nd - Central Division)
Jets Last Game:6-3 Win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday, November 5.
TRACKING THE STORYLINES:
Svech Good To Go:After missing Saturday night's game with an upper-body injury, Andrei Svechnikov is expected to be back in the lineup once again this evening. Rod Brind'Amour said post-game that it was essentially planned for the team's scoring winger to miss just one day and then he'd be back. All signs point to that being the case, considering he was a full participant in yesterday's practice. This will be perfect timing for #37 to return, as he'll get to go head-to-head with his brother Evgeny tonight.
Out of Order:Yesterday Brind'Amour also shared that forward Jordan Martinook will not be with the team on this trip. He suffered a lower body injury that was ruled "not serious", however, he will miss the entirety of the five-game stint. It remains to be seen whether Tony DeAngelo or Brett Pesce will also miss the whole stretch. Both entered COVID-19 Protocol last Monday and their ten-day mark will be Wednesday, but that does not mean that they are eligible to play right away.
Coming Home:The contest will be the first game in his hometown for Winnipeg, Manitoba-native Seth Jarvis. Seth shared yesterday that he'll have approximately 30-40 in attendance tonight, including many family and close friends.
Start This Thing Off Right:Last month when the team began their six-game west coast excursion there was an emphasis on starting the trip correctly, hopefully setting the tone for the remainder. The crew did exactly that, winning the first three. This time around the same would be welcomed, and just as it did then with Vegas, this time around it starts with the tough test of Winnipeg.
Some People Call Me Maurice:Paul Maurice will be on the home bench this evening, currently in his ninth season as head coach of the Winnipeg Jets. He is the winningest coach in Whalers/Hurricanes history, amassing 384 wins in two stints with the club (1995-2003, 2008-2011).
Additional Notes:
Milestone Watch: Brady Skjei's next assist will be his 100th in the NHL.
What Color Are We Wearing?:The team will be wearing their white sweaters tonight and every game on this trip.
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