Canes Edge Panthers 3-2 in Shootout After Tkachuk Exit

Tuesday's matchup served as a test of roster management under the NHL's two-game preseason limit as Carolina finalizes arena and broadcast upgrades.

Overview

Carolina defeated Florida 3-2 in a shootout in Raleigh on Tuesday, with the game decided in the shootout after a 2-2 tie in regulation and overtime.
Brady Tkachuk opened the scoring for Florida with his third preseason goal but left before the third period and was reported as missing the rest of the game with updates on his condition pending.
Most of Florida's top players appeared in their second and final preseason game because the NHL now limits veteran skaters to two exhibition appearances, which is shaping how coaches deploy regulars.
Carolina gave Brandon Bussi his first preseason action after Pyotr Kochetkov's uneven outing on Sunday and used the game to rotate AHL-heavy players while preparing the regular-season roster.
The game also doubled as a fan test of the Hurricanes' renovated lower bowl at Lenovo Center and the Hurricanes Hockey Network stream, which the team said will be officially launched before the regular-season opener and the club's banner-raising next week.