The Carolina Hurricanes have been idle since starting the new year by putting a 7-4 beating on Columbus on New Year's Day. The Hurricanes are 7-0 in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest, and they're in a much better spot than the Flames who will be playing the second leg of a back-to-back after taking a 4-1 loss at Tampa Bay last night. The Flames have lost six of their last eight overall and they are winless in their last six matchups against a team with a winning record.

8* play on Carolina Hurricanes.