On the one hand you have a team having battled injuries for approximately a month in the Boston Bruins. With hopes of a deep playoff run and ultimately a Cup in the form of an eye’s twinkle, the Bruins are looking to come to Raleigh and affirm their desired dominance over a seemingly inferior club like the Carolina Hurricanes.
On the other hand you have a team whose high hopes have been brought back down to earth by a lack of scoring, while observing their former players exceeding anything they achieved while playing at PNC Arena. Nevertheless, the Carolina Hurricanes still harbor playoff hopes and as many suggest, they need to make a statement to bolster their fan support, confidence in the team, and settle the easily-wearied owner.