RALEIGH, NC – The National Hockey League today released the 2016-17 schedules for its 30 member clubs. The Carolina Hurricanes will open their 82-game campaign on Thursday, Oct. 13 at Winnipeg, and will play their first home game on Friday, Oct. 28, against the New York Rangers.
The Hurricanes’ early-season schedule will see the team embark on a six-game road swing, Oct. 13-26, during the North Carolina State Fair. Following the trip, the team will return to Raleigh for a two-game home stand. In November, the team will play seven games at PNC Arena, including five straight from Nov.