When: Saturday, January 29, 7 p.m. EST
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Canes Record:29-9-2 (60 Points, T-1st - Metropolitan Division)
Canes Last Game:3-2 Shootout Win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, January 27.
Devils Record:15-22-5 (35 Points, 7th - Metropolitan Division)
Devils Last Game:3-2 Loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, January 27.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
TRACKING THE STORYLINES:
Keep The Good Starts Going:Carolina has gotten off to strong starts in their last four contests, each time showcasing at least a strong suit of scoring early or shutting down their opposition from the get-go. One week ago today against New Jersey, more on that in a minute, they scored twice in the game's opening 5:44. Then, in the other three games, they've held New York, Vegas and Ottawa to a combined 16 shots in the opening 20 minutes.
Get It Right Back:As mentioned above these two teams met one week ago today in Newark. Carolina had a unique travel situation, as they did not partake in their usual day-before travel due to a snowstorm in Wake County. So they traveled to New Jersey the day of the game and that night things did not go their way. Teuvo Teravainen did not play due to a lower-body injury and the group as a whole defensively was not very strong, as they'd allow seven goals over the course of the night. Fortunately for Carolina they don't have to wait long to try and avenge their loss though.
Working Overtime:In both of their last two games played the Canes have needed more than regulation to get the job done, taking down Vegas in overtime on Tuesday and then winning their first shootout of the year over Ottawa on Thursday.
Fantastic Freddie:Canes All-Star netminder Frederik Andersen has been the star of the show lately. He is 12-1 in his last 13 outings, ranks second in goals against average (GAA) with his 2.06, tied for second in wins with his 23, third in save percentage (SV%) with .927.
Additional Notes:
Milestone Watch: Brady Skjei will play in his 100th game as a Hurricane tonight. Derek Stepan is two points shy of 500 for his NHL career.
Parking Alert:Please allow yourself a few extra minutes when coming to PNC Arena tonight. A sell-out crowd is expected.
Promotional Night info: To learn about all things Whalers Night,
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What Color Are We Wearing?:The team will be wearing their green Whalers sweaters tonight.
Worth A Click:
Recap: Andersen Phenomenal As Canes Take Shootout Victory In Ottawa
Seeing Green: Whalers Night Commitment & Preparation
Whalers Night: How The Franchise Turned Its History To An Annual, Can't-Miss Event
