When: Thursday, October 21, 7 p.m.
Watch: Bally Sports South, Bally Sports App
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Canes Record: 2-0-0 (4 Points, T-5th - Metropolitan Division)
Canes Last Game: 3-2 Win vs. Nashville on Saturday, October 16.
Canadiens Record: 0-4-0 (0 Points, 8th - Atlantic Division)
Canadiens Last Game: 5-0 Loss vs. San Jose on Tuesday, October 19.
Tracking The Storylines
Kotkaniemi's Return To Montreal: The saga has been covered many times since the end of August and tonight it will finally reach its peak, as Jesperi Kotkaniemi returns to face the team that drafted him and brought him into the National Hockey League. Signing a one-year, $6.1 million offer from the Canes and not having it matched by the Canadiens, all eyes will be on the Canes 21-year-old Finnish forward throughout the contest.
Svech's Hot Start:Andrei Svechnikov has had a fantastic start to the season, earning goals in both games for his team thus far. Tonight he has a chance to join a unique club - should he score, he'll become just the fourth player in the past 35 years to have a season-opening goal streak of three games or more.
Andersen Again: After turning away 38 of 40 shots faced in Saturday's win over Nashville, Frederik Andersen is projected to start in net once again for the Canes tonight. Starting and winning both games for the team to date, there was almost no reason to not go with the hot hand.
Merch Item of the Game: Tonight a team
Levelwear Nitro Full Zip Jacket
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Worth A Click:
Part of the Job: Kotkaniemi Prepared For Return To Montreal
As Cliche As It Gets: Fast Start
No Panic Necessary, Hurricanes Utilize New Lines At Practice Monday
Canes Come Away With 3-2 Victory In Nashville
Full House: Canes Pack PNC Arena For Team's Season Opener
