It’s a new year for the Carolina Hurricanes, a team hoping that this one will be much different than the past eight.
Entering play on Tuesday, the Hurricanes are just one point out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference standings thanks to a huge surge in mid and late-December wherein they put together a season-saving 7-1-0 run.
The high-flying Canes’ big month came to an end with a 3-2 loss to St. Louis on Saturday, but luckily for them, they are still within striking distance. A win tonight coupled with an Islanders loss (vs.