from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,
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. "We have to focus on what we can control. There are two points on the line and one of those teams will get those two points.