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Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes will take a trip to western Florida to face the Tampa Bay Lightning for their final meeting of the regular season. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT. Tampa Bay is expected to get some reinforcements for the game, as defenseman Erik Cernak is anticipated to return, while forward Nick Paul will be a game-time decision.

At this time, it is uncertain which line Cernak will be present on, though Paul will likely center the fourth line if available. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes may debut their trade deadline addition, Nicolas Deslauriers, to bring an extra edge in their game against the Lightning, which is one of the rowdiest teams in the league and leads all other teams in the NHL in penalties. Friday, Deslauriers practiced on the fourth line, while left wing William Carrier served as an extra forward.

After practice, head coach Rod Brind’Amour was asked if he anticipated putting him into an upcoming game. “I definitely want to. Yeah, I do anticipate that because, you know, we don’t want him sitting here too long without getting into the mix.

” However, he then added that he hadn’t decided when he would play the enforcer. Between the Pipes During Friday’s practice, Frederik Andersen had the starter’s crease and will most likely play against the Lightning. While his career record versus Tampa Bay (9-11-1) hasn’t been favorable, his record with the Hurricanes (4-1-0) has been great.