Upcoming Forecast: Toronto, Boston, Chicago and Arizona

RALEIGH, NC - Prior to Thursday night in Montreal the Carolina Hurricanes had an abnormality in their 82-game schedule, a four-day layoff after playing just two contests.
For comparison, the team won't have four consecutive days without game action until February, when the NHL takes their All-Star and 2022 Olympics Break.

Naturally, that means the Canes are going to have a packed schedule at points and this week is one of them. With three teams coming to town within the next week that the Canes have not seen since the 2019-20 season, let's take a glance at the early season outlook from the clubs making their way to Raleigh.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Current Record: 2-3-1
The Leafs come to town in the midst of a frustrating skid, dropping three straight games. Posting just 12 goals through six contests, scoring has been an issue.
With that being said, the likes of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, John Tavares and others present an always available threat that could bring goals by the bunches.
Saturday night as the Canes produced a dominant victory in Columbus, Toronto was on the other end of the paradigm, falling 7-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Former Hurricane Petr Mrazek suffered an injury already this season so while we will not see him in action Monday, he is expected to travel with the team.
The game will carry a little extra emotion for Canes goaltender Frederik Andersen, who played for Toronto for five seasons before coming to Raleigh.
Tickets: Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes - Monday, October 25 at 7 p.m.
Boston Bruins
Current Record: 3-1-0
Similar to the Maple Leafs, Boston always presents a challenge every single night. A well-coached bunch that includes the long-time suspects of Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy, there is a heritage of winning in the B's organization.
Not just a top-heavy group, the Bruins tout powerful depth, which allows them to play a complete game for all 60 minutes. Holding both Dallas and Buffalo to just one goal in two of their contests this year, Thursday night's matchup at PNC will be a big early season test for the Canes.
Tickets: Bruins vs. Hurricanes - Thursday, October 28 at 7 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks
Current Record: 0-4-1* (as of Sunday afternoon, prior to their puck drop against Detroit)
No two ways about it, the Chicago Blackhawks are struggling to start the season. Outscored heavily through their first string of games, the crew is going to be a hungry bunch when they arrive in Raleigh on Friday.
Another team that has enjoyed a great deal of winning within the last decade, the talent at the top of the lineup including Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Alex DeBrincat can certainly find their way to the back of any team's net at any given time, so they won't be a unit to take lightly.
A defensive group headed up by four-time All-Star Seth Jones and a goaltending cast led by three-time Stanley Cup Champion Marc-Andre Fleury, there will be plenty of stars in action to kick off the weekend.
Tickets: Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes - Friday, October 29 at 7 p.m.
Arizona Coyotes
Current Record: 0-4-1
Currently the only team below the Chicago Blackhawks in the Central Division standings (the Canes won the Central last year, don't forget), year one of another rebuild in the desert is underway.
While of course there is a regular season to be played, the focus for the Coyotes at the moment is on their upcoming draft stock, which could tout as many as eight of the first 35 selections in next summer's NHL Draft.
On the ice at the moment though, 15 of the team's 25 players on their active roster are either rookies or in their first year to the organization. Combine that with a new head coach, the club has their hands full in terms of trying to win games and stay competitive. Schedule makers not on their side, the 'Yotes will take on Florida, Tampa Bay and Washington this week before coming to the Triangle for their Halloween matinee.
In addition to the special start time of 1 p.m., the game will be fun for the entire family, including Trick-or-Treat for kids who come in costume. "Sweets in the Suites" will begin at 12 p.m. and run until 12:45 p.m. Candy will be passed out on the Suite Level, specifically Suites 108A, 109A and 109C.
Tickets: Coyotes vs. Hurricanes - Sunday, October 31 at 1 p.m.