Preview: March 12 at New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ. – The highest two groups within the Metropolitan Division will duke it out Sunday evening, because the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils go head-to-head.

When: Sunday, March 12

Puck Drop: 7 p.m. ET

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Canes Document: 43-13-8 (94 Factors, 1st, Metropolitan Division)

Canes Final Sport: 4-0 Loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, March 11

Devils Document: 43-16-6 (92 Factors, 2nd, Metropolitan Division)

Devils Final Sport: 3-1 Win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, March 11

PREVIOUS MEETINGS THIS SEASON

Video: CAR@NJD: Svechnikov, Raanta seal shootout win

NEWS & NOTES

Final Time Out: The Canes held Philadelphia off the scoreboard Thursday evening on residence ice, however Saturday it was a job reversal towards the Vegas Golden Knights. Jonathan Fast stopped all 33 despatched his approach, enhancing to 3-0 since becoming a member of his new membership. Frederik Andersen allowed three targets on 23 photographs, transferring to 16-7 on the season.

Transferring On: Saturday was simply the third time this season that Carolina was held scoreless. The workforce is 1-0-1 within the recreation after being shut out this season, beating Edmonton by a rating of 7-2 on November 10 and shedding in time beyond regulation to Boston, 3-2 on November 25.

Speak To You Then: Carolina won’t maintain a morning skate right now. Any data relating to tonight’s lineup will come from Rod Brind’Amour at roughly 4:45 p.m.

Offense vs. Protection: Tonight’s bout pits among the best offensive groups within the league towards among the best defensive golf equipment within the NHL. Since January 1, the Devils are averaging an Japanese Convention-best 3.79 goals-per-game, whereas Carolina is permitting simply 2.50 targets towards per recreation, second within the East, solely behind Boston.

“PK” Time: After Frederik Andersen began final evening’s contest for Carolina, Pyotr Kochetkov seems in line to start out tonight for the Canes. Kochetkov recorded a 19-save shutout Thursday towards the Flyers, his first recreation again within the NHL after an 11-3-1 stint with the Chicago Wolves (AHL).

The Different PK: Though it was just one alternative on Saturday evening, Carolina held Vegas 0-for-1 on the ability play. It was the nineteenth time within the final 24 video games that Tim Gleason’s unit held their opposition scoreless on the person benefit. The Canes have not allowed an influence play purpose of their final 10 video games.

Usually A Good Factor: The Canes are 7-1-1 within the second half of their back-to-back units this season.

Video: PHI@CAR: Kochetkov blanks Flyers with 19 saves

Puljujarvi Is In The Combine: 10 days after being acquired from the Edmonton Oilers, Jesse Puljujarvi lastly performed his first recreation as a Hurricane on Saturday. Skating 12:47, the right-handed winger largely labored alongside Paul Stastny and Stefan Noesen, however did take some shifts alongside Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis whereas Andrei Svechnikov was being tended to within the Carolina dressing room in the course of the second interval.

Get On Them Early: The Canes have scored first in a league-leading 41 video games this season. They’re 33-4-4 once they rating first, tied with the Bruins for essentially the most wins within the NHL when putting first.

The Impression Of A Ghost: Since Shayne Gostisbehere made his workforce debut final Friday, the Canes energy play is 9/16.

On The Different Aspect: Like Carolina, New Jersey additionally performed final evening. Nevertheless, the Devils took care of enterprise in Montreal. Since January 1, solely Boston has a greater document than New Jersey, who’s 20-5-4. Jack Hughes continues to blossom into his famous person standing, producing 76 targets in 61 video games. Former Hurricane Dougie Hamilton leads the membership’s blue line together with his 62 factors in 65 video games.

INJURY UPDATES

• Ahead Ondrej Kase has been in concussion protocol since October 13. Don Waddell mentioned on March 3 that the workforce is just not planning on him returning this season.
• Ahead Max Pacioretty tore his Achilles tendon for the second time in six months on January 19.
• Defenseman Jalen Chatfield suffered an upper-body harm on March 7. Rod Brind’Amour shared on March 9 that he’ll “be out for a short while, however hopefully not too too lengthy.”
• Goaltender Antti Raanta suffered a lower-body harm on March 7. On March 9, Brind’Amour mentioned, “we’re hopeful it is not too severe, however we’ll see.”

ADDITIONAL GAME INFORMATION

What Are We Carrying?: The Canes shall be sporting their white jerseys with pink helmets.

AFTER THE FINAL HORN

The Canes are scheduled to be off on Monday. They’re going to return to recreation motion on Tuesday towards the Winnipeg Jets at PNC Enviornment.

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