Carolina hasn't played since defeating Seattle 3-2 on Sunday night, and there was no practice for the next two days so they are well rested.

"Get everyone leaving the building feeling good, that was the main thing," Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said of the positive outlook after a stretch of four games in six days when the team went 2-1-1.

Since the Hurricanes last had a game, the Avalanche have played twice. There was Colorado's 5-4 road win Monday night against the New York Islanders before Tuesday's loss at New Jersey.

"No legs, mentally and physically tired," Bednar said.


The Hurricanes hold an 11-game points streak in home games, and the team's .815 home points percentage, based on a 21-4-2 mark, ranks second in the NHL. I think the HOME ICE and fresh/rested team will be the difference tonight plus Carolina is expect to get their goalie back for this one as well.