This is a big game tonight and the Hurricanes have revenge and a size advantage here. Carolina captain Jordan Staal notched his first hat trick in nearly a decade Sunday night. It's part of a late-season surge in which he has racked up 11 goals across the last 29 games. "I just try to play my game," Staal said. "That's being reliable, being strong at both ends. When the puck starts to go in, it always feels good." Hurricanes right winger Andrei Svechnikov has a team-high 20 multi-point games this season. He has career highs for goals (28) and points (64). Staal wants the Hurricanes to maintain their general approach. They've racked up 32 or more shots on goal in five of their last six games and playing well. Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour holds a 167-84-28 regular-season record, matching his former coach. Carolina is the better quality team here and should get the win tonight in this spot.