Boston Bruins (4-5-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (6-2, in the Metropolitan Division)

Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes come into a matchup against the Boston Bruins as winners of four games in a row.

Carolina is 6-2 overall and 1-1-0 at home. The Hurricanes have a 6-1-0 record when scoring three or more goals.

Boston has a 1-2-1 record in road games and a 4-5-1 record overall. The Bruins are 2-1-0 in games their opponents commit more penalties.

The matchup Thursday is the first meeting this season between the two clubs.

INJURIES: Hurricanes: None listed.

Bruins: None listed.