Vitek Vanecek started the season very strong, but he and the Devils appear to be suffering from some regression. Meanwhile, Pyotr Kochetkov has stepped up in the absence of Frederik Andersen, as he's only given up more than two goals in seven of his last eight starts. The Devils are on a five-game losing streak. On the other hand, the Canes have won five in a row and nine of their last 10. Take the home team.

New Jersey has been exposed on a five-game losing streak and has totaled just four goals in the past three -- and those were at home. Carolina has won five straight and nine of 10 and young netminder Pyotr Kochetkov continues to dominate. He's won four straight contests and has allowed just four goals over that span. The 23-year-old has a 9-1-4 record, 2.01 GAA and .923 save percentage in 14 games. The Canes also might get back one of their top offensive players from injury tonight in Sebastian Aho (27 points). The Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the NHL with limiting goals against at home, only allowing their opponents to score at total of 34 goals through 12 games at PNC Arena.