At this point of the NHL season, for teams still battling to get into the playoffs, it’s all about staying power.
Fighting through injuries. Making plays that make a difference. Winning the close games. Showing some heart.
The Carolina Hurricanes, despite their 3-2 loss Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets, want to believe they can do that and are willing to take it down to the last day of the regular season, if necessary, to make the playoffs for the first time since 2009.
The final game: Tampa Bay, at PNC Arena.