The Hurricanes were down to 11 healthy forwards. Carolina dressed three forwards who have yet to score goals this year and one of them was named Teuvo Teravainen. Jordan Martinook and Jordan Staal are tied for 4th on the team in goals. The Canes are 4th best in the Eastern Conference, in spite of being almost a full goal per game off the pace they were at a year ago, they’re actually 5th in the entire NHL in points percentage. And they’re 26th in scoring! Pyotr Kochetkov showed up big again last night, which definitely puts Rod in a situation if Anderson and Raanta both said they ready to go. Plus, the Canes are now on an actual homestand! Seattle-Dallas-Pittsburgh-NJD

Alexander Ovechkin has 800 goals! And during a hat Trick last night. It's 1 short of Howe and 94 away from Gretzky.

North Carolina abused The Citadel last night, with a win of 100-67. History for Bacot was made! He had the most double digit rebounding games (62) in UNC history. 55th double-double. Caleb Love hit 4 of 6 from three. Ohio State on Saturday will be a big test.

NC State flexed on Furman with a 92-73 win. ACC/SoCon challenge? Terquavin Smith for 24 and Casey Morsell with 17 points in the game.

Jeff Saturday wants the gig, full time.