Canucks bring losing streak into home matchup against the Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes (7-2-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (2-7-1, in the Pacific Division)Vancouver, British Columbia; Tuesday, 10 p.
The Vancouver Canucks are preparing to face the Carolina Hurricanes in an upcoming home game, seeking to put an end to a seven-game losing streak. The Canucks are currently 2-7-1 overall, with a particularly poor record of 1-2-0 in home games. In contrast, the Hurricanes have an impressive 7-2-1 record overall, including a 5-1-0 road record.
Tuesday's match-up will mark the second time these teams have played against each other this season, with the Hurricanes emerging victorious in their previous encounter, a 7-2 win. For the Canucks, goaltender Logan Stankoven contributed significantly to their win with three goals.
However, both teams are dealing with notable injuries. The Canucks are without key players Thatcher Demko (hip injury), Akil Thomas (undisclosed), Mackenzie MacEachern (undisclosed), Jack Thompson (undisclosed), and Marco Rossi (day-to-day due to illness). On the Hurricanes' side, Taylor Hall (upper body), Seth Jarvis (shoulder), and Jordan Staal (calf) are set to miss this game.
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