Cardiac Canes:Monday's come-from-behind victory was the fourth already this season for Carolina. Only the Edmonton Oilers (5) have more.
More Numbers For Necas:Martin Necas added an assist on both Hurricanes goals Monday, extending his team lead in points to 13 in just nine games. It was the fourth multi-point contest of the campaign already for Necas, who, entering Thursday's play, ranks tied for 11th among all skaters in the NHL in points.
8's On The Run:Both Necas and Brent Burns enter Thursday's contest on four-game point streaks. It is the second four-game streak already this season for #88.
Surging Svech:Speaking of league leaders, Andrei Svechnikov remains tied for third with his eight goals. Only Connor McDavid (11) and Erik Karlsson (9) have more at the moment.
Quick On The Draw:The Hurricanes won 55.0% of their faceoffs vs. WSH (10/31), and they have now won over 50.0% of their draws in seven of their nine games in 2022-23. Carolina's 53.9% faceoff win rate this season ranks fourth in the NHL, behind only CHI (59.2%), BOS (57.1%) and NJD (56.7%).
No Rest November:Tonight's contest is the first of 14 in the calendar month for Carolina. Eight will come on the road and six will take place at PNC Arena. There are three back-to-backs, all with the road game first in the sets.
Injury Report: Defenseman Calvin de Haan has missed the team's last four games. Forward Ondrej Kase has been in concussion protocol since October 13.
On The Other Side:The Lightning scored three in the third period to come from behind and knock off the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. Allowing just 15 shots in the contest, Nikita Kucherov netted the game-winner for the three-time defending Eastern Conference Champions with just 2:30 to go in regulation. The three-time NHL All-Star paces his team with 15 points in 10 games to start the year.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
What Are We Wearing?:Due to Tampa Bay debuting their 2022 Reverse Retro Uniforms this evening, the Canes will be wearing their black uniforms. It will be the first of
