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NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 23: Fans dressed as Santa Claus attend the game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on December 23, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

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RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 13: Elias Lindholm #28 of the Carolina Hurricanes controls the puck along the boards away from Tyler Sequin #91 of the Dallas Stars during an NHL game on November 13, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: 5 takeaways from win over Stars

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 10: Jaccob Slavin #74 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Boone Jenner #38 of the Columbus Blue Jackets battle for the puck against the boards during the first period of a game on November 10, 2017 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: 5 takeaways from win over Blue Jackets

RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 07: Carolina Hurricanes Center Derek Ryan (7) skates around Florida Panthers Right Wing Colton Sceviour (7) during a game between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on November 7 2017. Carolina defeated Florida 3-1. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: 5 takeaways from win over Panthers

RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 27: Justin Williams #14 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates his assist on a goal by teammate Jeff Skinner #53 during an NHL game against the St. Louis Blues on October 27, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

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RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 29: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes scores a goal and celebrates with teammates during an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks on October 29, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: 5 players who need to step up in November

RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 27: Brett Pesce #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes collects the puck as Brayden Schenn #10 of the St. Louis Blues falls to the ice during an NHL game on October 27, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: 3 takeaways from loss to Blues

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 26: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Ron Hainsey (2) with a nifty backhand pass in front of Carolina Hurricanes right wing Sebastian Aho (20). Toronto Maple Leafs VS Carolina Panthers during 1st period action in NHL regular season play at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: 5 takeaways from win over Maple Leafs

RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 10: Derek Ryan #7 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Alexander Wennberg #10 of the Columbus Blue Jackets struggle for possession of the puck during an NHL game on October 10, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: 5 takeaways from loss to Blue Jackets

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 30: Joakim Nordstrom #42 of the Carolina Hurricanes battles for a loose puck along the boards with David Savard #58 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during an NHL game on March 30, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: 3 keys to victory vs. Blue Jackets

December 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) defends the goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 27, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Noah Hanifin (5) looks on before a face off against the Florida Panthers at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes Expansion Draft Partners

Mar 16, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes forward Derek Ryan (33) is congratulated by teammates forward Jeff Skinner (53) and forward Victor Rask (49) after his first period goal against the Minnesota Wild at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes: A Look at the Remaining Games of the Season

Mar 11, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Brett Pesce (22) goes over the boards on a line change against the Toronto Maple Leafs at PNC Arena. The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

The Carolina Hurricanes are Draft Lottery and Playoff Longshots

Oct 7, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Washington Capitals forward Brad Malone (25) knocks Carolina Hurricanes forward Lucas Wallmark (71) off the puck during the first periodduring a preseason hockey game at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes Goalies: It Might Not Be Their Fault

Feb 13, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; New York Islanders forward Mikhail Gravovski (84) and Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Brett Pesce (54) watch the play at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 6-3. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes Bring Blizzard of Goals to Long Island

Oct 28, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Jaccob Slavin (74) skates with the puck during the second period against the New York Rangers at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Rangers 3-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes Smothered by the Avalanche

Jan 21, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Victor Rask (49) flips the puck past Columbus Blue Jackets center Brandon Dubinsky (17) during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Columbus beat Carolina 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes Analyzed by Matt Cane’s Power Play Structure

Oct 2, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Carolina Hurricanes forward Sergei Tolchinsky (61) during a preseason hockey game against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild defeated the Hurricanes 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes Bye Week Could Hurt More Than Help

Jan 26, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) stretches before the game against the Los Angeles Kings at PNC Arena. The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0.Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes Need a Goalie More Than Anything at Trade Deadline

Feb 3, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Justin Faulk (27) watches the play against the Edmonton Oilers at PNC Arena. the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Game Day Preview: Carolina Hurricanes vs Dallas Stars

Jan 21, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Victor Rask (49) flips the puck past Columbus Blue Jackets center Brandon Dubinsky (17) during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Columbus beat Carolina 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

5 Things Carolina Hurricanes’ Fans Should Worry About

Nov 27, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Justin Faulk (27) and defensemen Jaccob Slavin (74) looks on from the bench during the game against the Florida Panthers at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes’ Justin Faulk’s Resurgence

Jan 23, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in the first period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

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