The Hurricanes are preparing to adopt the same strategy that the Panthers used to secure their second consecutive Stanley Cup in 2025. The Panthers became only the third team since 2017 to win back-to-back championships. The Hurricanes hope to mirror that approach as they face the reigning champions on opening night.

The Hurricanes are hoping to follow the same blueprint as the team they face on opening night. The Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champs in 2025, becoming the third team since 2017 to do so after ...