It’s nice that the folks at ESPN felt that the season opener for the Hurricanes warranted being carried on a national platform, and the game sure delivered. While several can complain about the fact that it
was on ESPN’s streaming service, at least it meant they were able to show the entirety of the Storm Surge after the win plus the interview with Seth Jarvis was a treasure.
That said we as fans are used to our home team announcers calling the games. Now you could have synched the call from the Hurricanes Radio Network to hear the familiar pair, but tonight is the night that really feels like the opening to the season. Tonight we get the 6:30 PM pregame start time with Hanna Yates and Shane Willis sitting in the concourse of Lenovo Center, Mike Maniscalco up in the booth, and Tripp Tracy on the bench and interviewing Rod Brind’Amour. Then when the puck drops Mike and Tripp will guide us through the game as the Hurricanes take on the Flyers.
So now is the time to make sure however you subscribe to FanDuel Sports Network it is back up and active. If you’re a cable subscriber, double-check your guide to make sure you still have access as some companies have moved around the level that FDSN will be on. You’ll have time to call and get it updated. If you’re a streaming customer like Fubo, you should be all set. Living in the Carolinas and have cut the cord? You’ll need to sign up for the FanDuel Sports Network app.
As for today, both teams are coming off playing Thursday. The Flyers lost close one to Florida 2-1, while the Canes had their thrilling 6-3 win over the Devils.
Unlike the Canes who had an optional skate on Friday, Philadelphia flew in to Raleigh and hit the ice full-speed for practice. This is how it looked when they practiced:
It’s the talk of Flyers writers that the skating Grittys have already shaken up the lines despite the close loss. Philly isn’t expected to contend in the Metro this year, but early in the season when teams aren’t familiar with each other surprises can happen. The Hurricanes will be facing a tough task before their State Fair trip out west begins next week.
So, if you aren’t going to be at Lenovo Center tonight to bask in Margaritaville Night, here’s how you can catch the action:
Time: 7:00 PM
TV: FanDuel Sports Network. Mike Maniscalco will handle play-by-play alongside Tripp Tracy doing color. Hanna Yates and Shane Willis will provide off-ice reports as well as host pregame starting at 6:30 and postgame that will run for about 30 mintues after the conclusion.
Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network App for fans in the Carolinas. Outside of the area, the ESPN app has you covered as they have every out-of-market hockey game available to watch.
Radio: Adam Gold starts pregame on 99.9 The Fan at 6:30 and includes interviews with Brind’Amour, Tracy, and others. At 7PM the Hurricanes Radio Nework (consisting of 99.9, 730 The Game in Charlotte, ESPN New Bern 107.5/1490, and ESPN Greenville 107.5/1570) picks up the FDSN feed. You can also stream the call on the Hurricanes app.
Odds: Hurricanes -275 Moneyline, Puckline Hurricanes -1.5 (-110)/Flyers +1.5 (-112), O/U 5.5 (-134/+110)
