Hurricanes Seek First Preseason Win Against Predators Tonight

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes will face the Nashville Predators tonight in their final preseason home game at Lenovo Center. The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET.

The Hurricanes are looking for their first victory after starting the preseason with three losses. They are coming off a narrow 6-5 defeat against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday, where they showed some offensive promise but struggled defensively.

Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour indicated that some regular players will join the lineup. Key players to watch include forward Jordan Martinook and goaltender Cayden Primeau, who will start for Carolina. Brind’Amour mentioned that forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi is expected to be fine after an incident during the last game.

The Predators will enter the contest after a 4-1 loss to the Lightning. They managed to score only once, and Juuse Saros will likely be in net again for Nashville.

This game marks the beginning of a back-to-back series between the two teams, with another matchup scheduled just days later.

Fans looking to watch the game can find it streamed on Hurricanes.com, but it’s important to note that the service will be restricted to local viewing areas.