Hurricanes host the Lightning for season opener

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -133, Lightning +112; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes start the season at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Carolina had a 52-23-7 record overall and a 31-11-5 record at home last season. The Hurricanes averaged 3.0 power-play chances per game last season, and converted on 26.9% (67 total power-play goals).

Tampa Bay had a 45-29-8 record overall and a 20-20-4 record on the road last season. The Lightning scored 288 goals while allowing 267 last season for a +21 goal differential.

INJURIES: Hurricanes: None listed.

Lightning: None listed.

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