Game #2 of the preseason will feature many of the team's NHL forwards, while maintaining a relatively young defense as the team raises money for charity.
Stankoven scores on the power play late in the third, but it's not enough as the Canes drop their preseason premiere despite solid efforts from the veterans.
Rounding out the season previews for the forward group, the Finnish superstar is heading to the Olympics, but he could be in store for a rebound in Raleigh.
As rumors swirl about Kaprizov's future in Minnesota after rejecting an extension, the Hurricanes have emerged as a popular landing spot for the superstar.
Failing to reach 50 points and barely squeaking to 20 goals, the Russian forward is in store for a big season as he passes the halfway point in his contract.