The Hurricanes take Eric Staal on the Wild in their second matchup of the season. The team sits two points out of a playoff spot and desperately needs points to keep up in the race.
| Category | Hurricanes | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hurricanes | Wild |
| Record | 29-26-11 | 37-22-7 |
| Points | 69 | 81 |
| Division Rank | 6 Metro | 3 Central |
| Conference Rank | 10 Metro | 4 WC |
| Last 10 Games | 3-5-2 | 6-3-1 |
| Streak | Lost 1 | Won 1 |
| Goals/Game | 2. |