The Vancouver Canucks face the Carolina Hurricanes in their ongoing five-game road trip, aiming to improve their performance after a challenging first half of the season. Currently holding a record of 18-12-10, the Canucks find themselves in a playoff position but must address their tendency to lose in overtime, which has already cost them ten points this year.

As they prepare for their second clash against the Hurricanes—who won the first meeting 4-3 in overtime—key players like Jake DeBrusk need to step up. DeBrusk, an offensive leader, has seen a dip in performance lately, with just one goal in the last five games. In contrast, Jack Roslovic has been a standout scorer for Carolina, leading the team with 17 goals.