Coming off a 2-1 win on Tuesday night against the New Jersey Devils, the Senators roll into Carolina tonight to take on the basement-dwelling Hurricanes. Carolina last played on Tuesday night as well, losing 3-1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. With the Montreal Canadiens losing to the New York Islanders last night, the door is wide open for the Sens to jump into a tie for first place in the Atlantic division with a win tonight.
Coach Guy Boucher announced this morning that Mike Hoffman will miss tonight's game while it is doubtful that Mark Stone will play.