The Carolina Hurricanes will play a real-life game of hockey later today for the first time since March. The team will play its lone exhibition game against the Washington Capitals as a tune up before game one of its Stanley Cup Qualifier series against the New York Rangers Saturday.
It’s much more than just a tune up, however. With the Canes having a plethora of options both at forward and on the blue line, and two capable goalies, the game will be important in determining final roster spots, with Rod Brind’Amour saying as much Tuesday morning.