The #Canes haven't had a game in almost two weeks.

They didn't love some of their starts in the series against Philly.

Being ready to roll right off the opening puck drop tonight feels especially imperative.

"Use the energy of the building. It's one of the loudest arenas in the league. [We need to] use that to our advantage," Shayne Gostisbehere said. "Simple plays. Everyone knows where the puck is going, right? The first five [minutes], it's going deep. [We need to] get our forecheck going and get the way we play going."

Tonight's refs for @CanadiensMTL vs. @Canes are Jean Hebert (#15) and Garrett Rank (#7). Tonight's NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 officials: https://scoutingtherefs.com/2026/05/52345/todays-nhl-playoff-referees-and-linespersons-5-21-26/
#MTLvsCAR #GoHabsGo #SoundTheSiren #Habs #Canadiens #Canes #Hurricanes

For the first time since May 9, the #Canes will play hockey tonight.

Everything looks routine at morning skate for a group that I'm sure is eager to get to 8 p.m.

Svechnikov - Aho - Jarvis
Hall - Stankoven - Blake
Ehlers - Staal - Martinook
Carrier - Jankowski - Robinson
Deslauriers - Kotkaniemi

Slavin - Chatfield
Miller - Walker
Gostisbehere - Nikishin
Reilly

Andersen | Bussi | Kochetkov

The wait is almost over ⏳

After a twelve day hiatus, the #Canes are recharged and ready to take on Montreal in the Eastern Conference Final.

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It all starts tomorrow πŸ’ͺ

Take a deep dive into the #Canes matchup against the Canadiens heading into the Eastern Conference Final.

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#Canes Captain Jordan Staal on the task ahead in the Montreal Canadiens:

When the Habs return home for Games 3, 4, and hopefully 6, dylank0719's fantastic front row view will include #Montreal blocking the #Canes' shots during the 1st and 3rd periods in the net below, and inevitably players skating to the penalty boxes on the left.

But first they play twice in Raleigh starting tomorrow. #NHL

https://aviewfrommyseat.co.uk/photo/450987/Centre+Bell/section-311/row-A/seat-9/

Centre Bell, block 311, row A, seat 9 - Montreal Canadiens

Great views. Be mindful of the railing in front of you. It makes it a little bit difficult to get in and out of the row.

A View From My Seat

The #Canes finally get back to playing hockey tomorrow night!

They're getting in one more practice today, preparing for Montreal and the Eastern Conference Final.

All are accounted for, and there are no changes to what we've seen.

Svechnikov - Aho - Jarvis
Hall - Stankoven - Blake
Ehlers - Staal - Martinook
Carrier - Jankowski - Robinson
Deslauriers - Kotkaniemi

Slavin - Chatfield
Miller - Walker
Gostisbehere - Nikishin
Reilly

Andersen | Bussi | Kochetkov

The #Canes have signed 2024 third-round pick Noel Fransen to a three-year, entry-level contract.

20 years young, the defenseman has continued to develop nicely over the last two years.

With some strong offensive abilities, he played 13 games in the SHL this past season.

Another one inked πŸ–Š

The #Canes have signed defenseman Noel Fransen to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Details Β» http://n.carhur.com/43kM21K