The last time the Carolina Hurricanes played a meaningful game in Sunrise, FL, the Florida Panthers were breaking their hearts in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals en route to a sweep. With a new season came familiar feelings as the Canes traveled back to Sunrise to meet the Cats for the first time.
The Hurricanes received positive news on the injury front as Brett Pesce re-entered the lineup for the first time after an eight-game absence. He was reunited with his defensive partner Brady Skjei as Tony DeAngelo served as the healthy extra on defense.