So it begins: the Carolina Hurricanes have ventured west for the annual California vacation important road swing against a few perennial playoff teams. First up is a visit with the Anaheim Ducks, who will be eager to rid themselves of the feeling left by an 8-3 shelling they took in Calgary on Sunday night.
Anaheim will be kicking off a homestand during which they also take on the Sharks and Senators. Their home record (7-4-1) reads similar to Carolina’s (7-3-0), yet they own a four-point margin over the Canes in the standings with 29, good for 16th in the league.