Projected Lineup: Lightning vs. Hurricanes

Staal returns to the lineup, Lorentz makes NHL debut

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By Michael Smith @MSmithCanes / Hurricanes.com

For the first time in 10 days, the Carolina Hurricanes are back in action, and they host the Tampa Bay Lightning in their first of 28 home games this season.
Steven Lorentz will make
his NHL debut
, while Max McCormick and Sheldon Rempal will draw in for their first games as Hurricanes.
GAME PREVIEW
Here is the projected lineup for the Hurricanes.

Forwards
Svechnikov-Aho-McGinn
Niederreiter-Trocheck-Necas
Lorentz-Staal-Dzingel
McCormick-Geekie-Rempal
Defensemen
Skjei-Hamilton
Gardiner-Pesce
Fleury-Bean
Goalies
Mrazek
Reimer
COVID-19 protocol list: Fast, Foegele, Martinook, Slavin, Teravainen
Taxi squad: Keane, Nedeljkovic, Ryan, Shore
Note: Lineup subject to change prior to opening faceoff.

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