The Carolina Hurricanes continued the best start in franchise history with a 6-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks Friday to move to 7-0-0 on the season. This leaves the Canes and the Florida Panthers as the only two undefeated teams remaining in the league.
This win also moved the Canes into sole possession of first place in the Metropolitan Division standings, now clear of the Washington Capitals by one point with one game in hand.
This was the first game that Rod Brind’Amour utilized lineup changes, but they did not include Brendan Smith or Seth Jarvis, who could potentially see game action in the Sunday matinee.