Carolina Hurricanes (41-15-6) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (39-16-6)
The last time these two teams saw each other at PNC Arena, handshakes were involved.
It still seems strange that the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning only see each other in the regular season three times a year, and tonight is the Bolts’ only visit to Raleigh in 2021-22. Of course, these are two of the top teams in the league, and another playoff series between the two is certainly within the realm of possibility.
The post-deadline Hurricanes really won’t look too different tonight, both because of their lack of activity at the deadline and the fact that their lone acquisition, Max Domi, won’t join the team for a practice before tomorrow.