The Hurricanes need to get back to their identity — here’s how

Coach Rod Brind'Amour should consider reuniting familiar linemates and a one-game goalie change.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Other than struggles on special teams, and the two losses those failings caused, the feel they’re on the right track in their second-round series against the . “I don’t know what you guys are watching, but it was a double overtime with a lot of good chances to end the game,” Hurricanes captain said after Tuesday’s 4-3 double-overtime Game 2 loss. “It’s been a good series. They’re a good team. We’re a good team.” Advertisement Coach Rod Brind’Amour echoed that.

Perhaps putting Teravainen or Jarvis with Aho and Guentzel would further juice the first line. Could a line of Svechnikov-Kuznetsov-Necas be a threat, especially given how well Svechnikov has played in the postseason? Advertisement Staal and Martinook have long been formidable checkers, and either Jarvis or Teravainen joining them brings offense without defensive concerns.

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