The NHL slate on Thursday includes a game between the Carolina Hurricanes (32-18-4) and the Minnesota Wild (31-19-4), starting at 7:30 PM ET at Xcel Energy Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are second in the Eastern Conference and the Wild are fifth in the Western Conference.

The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the New York Islanders (19-20-7) tonight with what will be a very new looking lineup. The Canes made a huge splash last night, landing both Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall for Martin Necas and Jack Drury in a three-team trade.

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The Minnesota Wild (31-19-4, Central Division) will welcome the Carolina Hurricanes (32-18-4, Metropolitan Division) as they aim to snap a frustrating four-game losing streak on home ice. Minnesota holds a 31-19-4 overall record but has struggled at home,

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