Sept. 22, 2025
Canes fall to Tampa, 2-1, in preseason opener
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It was just the preseason opener, but there were things worth seeing in the Canes' 2-1 loss to the Lightning. Logan Stankoven played center, fairly well, and scored the lone Hurricanes goal. Jackson Blake was his normal self. Alexander Nikishin showed physicality and a multi-faceted game that is sure to make the head coach happy -- though there is a ton of room for him to get better. There was enough to like and enough to correct before Wednesday's game with Florida.
