Carolina returns home to take on a Metropolitan opponent in the Philadelphia Flyers as the Canes try to close out 2018 with a victory and avoid the floor of the division table.
The biggest news leading up to the game: the Hurricanes placed Phil Di Giuseppe on waivers hours before the matchup. Jordan Staal is still out with a concussion. Jordan Martinook was off the ice during practice, according to Michael Smith, but is projected to be in the lineup.
Petr Mrazek (6-8-2, .901 SV) got a break against the Devils, but is back in action tonight.