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TAMPA - The Carolina Hurricanes will aim to defend first plac ein the Central Division when they rematch against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Alex Nedeljkovic, who is 9-3-1 with a 1.61 goals-against average, a .941 save percentage and three shutouts since Feb. 20, will get the start in net, according to head coach Rod Brind'Amour. The Canes might have some "game-time decisions" with some players, Brind'Amour added, but otherwise, no additional lineup changes are expected.
GAME PREVIEW
Here is the projected lineup for the Hurricanes.

Forwards
Svechnikov-Aho-Fast
Niederreiter-Trocheck-Necas
Martinook-Staal-Foegele
Paquette-Lorentz-Geekie
Defensemen
Slavin-Hamilton
Skjei-Pesce
Gardiner-Hakanpaa
Goalies
Nedeljkovic
Reimer
Scratch: Mrazek
Injuries: McGinn (upper body), Teravainen (concussion symptoms; injured reserve)
Taxi squad: Bean, McCormick, Ryan, Shore
Note: Lineup subject to change prior to opening faceoff.