Hurricanes still in playoff mix as they host Senators

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Every time the Carolina Hurricanes appear ready to totally fade into the background in the Eastern Conference, they tend to make movement that gives them hope.

That has happened again going into Monday night's home game against the Ottawa Senators at PNC Arena.

"Our team has got a lot of pride and I really believe in the guys in the room," Carolina coach Bill Peters said. "They want to do it right. They want to do it right each and every night and we don't want to let each other down."

The Hurricanes won 5-2 on Saturday night in Ottawa for their second victory in a row. Still, with nine points to make up with seven games left on the schedule, it's a long shot to reach the…