Hurricanes-Lightning Preview

GAME: Carolina Hurricanes (52-21-7) at Tampa Bay Lightning (42-32-6).

TIME: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT.

The Carolina Hurricanes look to move into sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference when they complete a home-and-home series with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Carolina and Ottawa are tied for the East lead with 111 points. If the Hurricanes win their final two games, they will clinch the No. 1 seed in the postseason.

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