Preview: March 26 vs. Boston

RALEIGH, NC. -The two best teams in the NHL will go head-to-head Sunday, as the Carolina Hurricanes take on the Boston Bruins.

When: Sunday, March 26
Puck Drop:5 p.m. ET
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Canes Record:47-16-8 (102 Points, 1st, Metropolitan Division)
Canes Last Game:
5-3 Win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, March 25
Bruins Record:56-11-5 (117 Points, 1st, Atlantic Division)
Bruins Last Game:
2-1 Win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, March 25

PREVIOUS MEETINGS THIS SEASON

• Friday, November 25: Carolina takes Boston to overtime, but falls by a score of 3-2.
• Sunday, January 29: Frederik Andersen stops 24 out of 25, guiding the Canes to a commanding 4-1 win.

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NEWS & NOTES

Last Time Out:For the second time in three games the Canes scored three in the third period on Saturday, using their late push to earn a victory over the Maple Leafs. Stefan Noesen and Sebastian Aho both scored timely goals for Carolina, who used a 41-save effort from Pyotr Kochetkov to get to their 5-3 final.

Turning It On Late:Since January 26, only the Ottawa Senators (37) have more third-period goals than the Canes (33).
In Net:After going with Pyotr Kochetkov last night against Toronto, Frederik Andersen is expected to have the nod this evening. The veteran is 19-8 on the season and was sensational in the team's win over Boston at PNC Arena in January.
Defense Wins Championships:Carolina has allowed just 182 goals this season, the second-fewest in the NHL. The only team that's allowed fewer? Boston, with 151.
Blue Line Ballers:Brent Burns' game-opening goal on Saturday was the Canes' 48th goal from a defenseman this season. That is the most by any NHL team to date, this season.
Get The First One:Carolina is now 36-5-4 when scoring the first goal of the game.
On The Other Side:Boston arrives in Raleigh after earning their 55th win on Saturday. Far and away the best team in the NHL this season, the Bruins have already locked up the top spot in the Atlantic Division, leaving only the Presidents' Trophy to play for. David Pastrnak's 95 points in 72 games currently rank fifth among all NHL skaters, while netminder Linus Ullmark paces all netminders with his .937 SV% and 1.92 GAA.

INJURY UPDATES

Injuries are listed below in chronological order.

ADDITIONAL GAME INFORMATION

What Are We Wearing?:The Canes will be wearing their Whalers sweaters for the first and only time this season.
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The Canes are scheduled to be off on Monday, but will then return to game action Tuesday, hosting Tampa Bay.
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