The Canes welcome the Devils on Thursday night to begin the 2025-26 season, with great expectations being placed upon this team to perform beyond 82 games.
The day we have been patiently, or impatiently, waiting for has finally rolled around. The Carolina Hurricanes will play hockey on Thursday night and, this time, it'll actually matter. The Canes embark on their 2025-26 campaign by welcoming the New Jersey Devils for a season-opening Metropolitan Division tilt.