When: Saturday, January 15, 1 p.m. EST
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Canes Record:24-8-2 (50 Points, 2nd - Metropolitan Division)
Canes Last Game:6-0 Loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, January 13.
Canucks Record:16-17-3 (35 Points, 7th - Pacific Division)
Canucks Last Game:4-2 Loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, January 13.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
TRACKING THE STORYLINES:
Forget About It:For the first time this season the Carolina Hurricanes were shutout Thursday night, being washed by the Columbus Blue Jackets, 6-0. Post-game Rod Brind'Amour and several players said that they just weren't sharp, which was evident over the course of the 60 minutes of game play. On a positive spin it was perhaps the first performance of that kind in the Brind'Amour-era of Canes hockey. The club got back to basics at Friday's practice and will try to respond in a big way today.
Keep Killin' It:Carolina starts today's contest having killed off every penalty they've taken since December 9. Their current streak sits at 30, six shy of the franchise record, which has been done twice. As a part of that run, they've now become the NHL's #1 unit, holding opponents off the board in 90.1% of attempts this year.
Jump On 'Em Early:The Canucks have scored just 22 first period goals this season, which ranks tied for tied for 25th in the league. It's the period in which they score the least and in total their average of 2.5 goals per game this season ranks 28th.
Ladies And Gentlemen, Start Your Engines:Today is NASCAR Day at PNC Arena. For more information on festivities and what to watch for,
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Additional Notes:
Milestone Watch: Martin Necas is two points shy of 100 in his NHL career. Sebastian Aho is three assists shy of 200 for his NHL career.
What Color Are We Wearing?:The team will be wearing their red sweaters tonight.
Carolina Hurricanes Foundation Auctions:View today's available items, including a Rod Brind'Amour signed Stewart-Hass racecar hood,
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Merchandise Item of the Game:Check out today's Item of the Game
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Canes Reassign Keane To Taxi Squad
