The Carolina Hurricanes moved to first place in the division (in points percentage). The Canes have been re-energized by the return of Petr Mrazek, who has now won both games since returning. He still ranks as the best goalie in the league in both save percentage and goals-against average. In just six games played, he has three shutouts, which is tied for fourth in the league. Philipp Grubauer leads the league with five shutouts in 32 games played.
With Brock McGinn out, Rod Brind’Amour has had to blend the lines. Jesper Fast was up on the top line with Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho.