RALEIGH, N.C. -- There might not be a more valuable time for the Carolina Hurricanes when they return from the All-Star Game break.
The Hurricanes open an eight-game homestand Tuesday night at PNC Arena with the Ottawa Senators providing the first opposition.
"Teams are starting to play each other, we just have to focus on taking care of business on our end," Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk said. "It's a grind right there in the standings."
Ottawa needs to get moving as well, with the Senators carrying a five-game losing streak.