Hurricanes hope to cure losing streak vs. flagging Canadiens
The Carolina Hurricanes are suddenly in a tight race while trying to solidify their spot in the Eastern Conference playoff pecking order.
The Hurricanes have clinched a playoff spot, but their status atop the Metropolitan Division is shaky.
The Montreal Canadiens have no such concerns becausethey won't be in the postseason, though they'd like to snap a two-game losing streak when Carolina visits Saturday night.
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