In lieu of the impending trade, Ian Cole is scratched. Ryan Reaves is also scratched and will also have to pack his stuff.
In happier issues, Patric Hornqvist is back three weeks to the day after he was injured.
And for the Carolina Hurricanes there’s a surprising scratch as well- first line center Jordan Staal is out with “personal/family issues” so boy we sure do extend best thoughts and wishes for big #11 and crew.
1st period
Matt Murray uses a Fleury-esque poke check to deny a Cane from in close after a Justin Schultz turnover.