Kuokkanen has three points for Hurricanes in win against Lightning

Carolina sweeps back-to-back against Tampa Bay

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Janne Kuokkanen had a goal and two assists, and the Carolina Hurricanes swept a back-to-back against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 6-1 win at PNC Center.

Carolina won 4-1 at Amalie Arena on Tuesday in the preseason opener for each team.
Dougie Hamilton, Martin Necas, Micheal Ferland, Julien Gauthier and Jaccob Slavin scored for the Hurricanes. Justin Williams had three assists.
Boris Katchouk scored for the Lightning.

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