Raleigh, N.C. — There was doubt and trepidation, but the Red Wings and Carolina Hurricanes have been deemed safe and able to play.
When the Hurricanes had no new COVID positive tests Thursday morning — they were scheduled for one more round before the game — it clinched the fact the game would be played.
The Red Wings are without forwards Robby Fabbri and Michael Rasmussen in COVID protocol. The Hurricanes had six regulars out of the lineup due to protocol.
"Everybody wishes we weren't in this situation, but we are," coach Jeff Blashill said.