=== Carolina Hurricanes Team Report - November 21 === (My Sportsbook) - The Carolina Hurricanes attempt to cure their road woes Friday when they visit the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena. Carolina is a meager 1-5-3 away from Raleigh, including four consecutive losses. Overall, the Canes are winless in three straight (0-2-1) and 1-3-2 in their last six. On Thursday, Paul Maurice's club dropped a 6-1 contest in Ottawa, as the Senators broke open a 1-1 tilt with five goals in the second period. The Sens outshot the Canes by a 17-4 margin in the dominating frame. Radim Vrbata tallied the lone goal for the Hurricanes, and Kevin Weekes allowed all six scores on 20 shots before yielding to backup Jamie Storr. Storr stopped all three shots he faced in the third period and will likely receive the start tonight. Rookie Eric Staal, the second-overall selection in the 2003 Entry Draft, picked up an assist on Vrbata's marker. He is tied for the league helper lead among rookies with Pittsburgh's Konstantin Koltsov (8). Carolina will host Tampa Bay on Sunday. |
