After Saturday’s poor showing against Boston, the Lightning wanted to bring a high work ethic into this contest versus Carolina. They brought that high compete in the first period and outplayed the Hurricanes during the opening frame.

The Carolina Hurricanes (38-22-4) host the Tampa Bay Lightning (37-22-4) tonight at the Lenovo Center. The game will be televised by ESPN+ and Hulu starting at 7:30 P.M. The Canes did not have a morning skate but it is expected that Pyotr Kochetkov will take his turn in the goalie rotation tonight.