RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes had gone from leading by two goals to trailing midway through the final period, suddenly facing the prospect of losing their home-ice advantage against the New York Islanders.
As the Carolina Hurricanes sit on the verge of their fifth-straight playoff appearance, let's take a look at the franchise's most memorable moments since moving to North Carolina in 1997.
The busy weekend now includes the Stadium Series game, Fan Fest, and a club hockey game between N.C. State and UNC. Alumni scheduled to skate include Cam Ward, Erik Cole and Shane Willis.
The Hurricanes’ first preseason game was played Sept. 13, 1997 at Greensboro Coliseum against the New York Islanders, the Canes winning, 4-1. Here’s how you can watch today’s Hurricanes-Lightning game from home.