Tuesday, September 28, 7 p.m.
Watch: Stream Live on Hurricanes.com
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Tracking The Storylines
First Glance at the New Faces: Tonight's contest will allow fans to see several of the team's offseason acquisitions in a Hurricanes game sweater (on-ice) for the first time.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi, exactly one month to the day after being tendered his offer sheet with the team, is one individual that falls into the aforementioned group. Joined by the likes of Frederik Andersen, Ian Cole and Derek Stepan, several will have their first opportunity to make their first impression.
Year Four of the Brind'Amour Era:Reigning Jack Adams Award Winner Rod Brind'Amour enters his fourth season at the helm of the club, additionally beginning his three-year contract extension that he inked in June. In 12 total games the Canes are 7-3-2 under Brind'Amour in the preseason.
Expected Roster:
Forwards: Vincent Trocheck, Derek Stepan, Stefan Noesen, Dominik Bokk, Josh Leivo, Sam Miletic, Ryan Suzuki, Jack Drury, Steven Lorentz, Jamieson Rees, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Teuvo Teravainen
Defense: Eric Gelinas, Ian Cole, Max Lajoie, Joey Keane, Jesper Sellgren, Tony DeAngelo
Goaltenders:Frederik Andersen, Alex Lyon
Number To Know
4. Tonight is the first of four tune-up contests the Hurricanes will play within the next 11 days, ultimately leading up to the team's regular season opener on Thursday, October 14.
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