Coming off a frustrating shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday, the Hurricanes will hope for a better effort and result against another cross-conference opponent tonight with the Minnesota Wild coming to town.
The Hurricanes will be in line for some reinforcements, with captain Jordan Staal set to return from a one-game absence, and Max Pacioretty making a possible return.
Frederik Andersen will make his third start since returning from injury; he’s 1-0-1 since coming back.
The Wild enter tonight’s game winners of three straight, but they will make a high-profile lineup change:
Matt Dumba will be a healthy scratch tonight.