The Carolina Hurricanes are back in action for a somewhat-rare Monday night showdown on the road against the Boston Bruins. It’s a rematch of a game that took place just over two weeks ago at the TD Garden that the Canes dropped 2-1 after falling behind by a pair and getting just the one tally on a bomb from Alexander Nikishin.

Back on the ice, Jalen Chatfield could be nearing a return to the Hurricanes lineup after having entered concussion protocol.

The Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes have been two of the best teams in the NHL throughout most of this season, making Saturday night’s game a must-watch affair.

BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes face the Vancouver Canucks in a non-conference matchup. Carolina has an 11-5 record overall and a 5-2-0 record in home games. The Hurricanes are 5-0-0 when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent.

Flames veteran Nazem Kadri is reportedly linked to the Hurricanes, though his no-trade clause complicates any deal.

Last season, Carolina’s first fight didn’t come until the calendar flipped to 2025, and while the Hurricanes won’t be confused with the 1970s Broad Street Bullies or even the modern-day Florida Panthers, there’s a different, grittier vibe to this year’s team.

After Saturday’s 3-2 win over the Canadiens, the Bruins moved to first place in the Atlantic Division, having won eight of their last nine games. Their 25 points are third best in the Eastern Conference, trailing only the Devils (27), and the Hurricanes (25).

The Hurricanes’ depth has been tested over the first month of the NHL season. With an early eye toward the playoffs, what have we learned?

Carolina Hurricanes star Seth Jarvis left Friday's game after catching teammate Andrei Svechnikov's stick in the face. He played Saturday.

It’s now been one week since a WakeMed Police Officer was tragically killed in the line of duty at the Garner hospital. According to investigators, Officer Roger Smith, a former Knightdale police officer,

With nearly a quarter of the NHL season complete, the Hurricanes have been playing — and winning — with multiple defensive combinations.