Coming off a much needed 4-3 OT win vs Boston Sunday, the Hurricanes continue their four game home stand against the division-leading Columbus Blue Jackets. This is the first match up of the season between the Hurricanes and the Blue Jackets and the first of three games between the two in an 11 day span.
With Elias Lindholm coming off IR, he is inserted back into the lineup with newcomer Ty Rattie being a healthy scratch. Here were the lines at the Canes’ morning skate at PNC Arena:
Jeff Skinner - Victor Rask - Derek Ryan
Brock McGinn - Jordan Staal - Elias Lindholm
Sebastian Aho - Teuvo Teravainen - Lee Stempniak
Joakim Nordstrom - Jay McClement - Viktor Stalberg
Cam Ward
Michael Leighton
Injuries and Scratches: Bryan Bickell (IR multiple sclerosis), Eddie Lack (IR concussion), Ty Rattie (healthy), Klas Dahlbeck (healthy), Ryan Murphy (Healthy)
Towards the end of the morning skate, goaltender Cam Ward took a shot from forward Lee Stampniak and appeared to be shaken up and left the skate early.