Carolina Hurricanes prepare for home game against Seattle Kraken after challenging start to season

Hurricanes hope for a comeback with potential season debut of forward Andrei Svechnikov and return of forward Sebastian Aho against the struggling Kraken, coming off a 2-4 road stretch.

• The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to regain their footing after a challenging start to the season with a 2-4 record from a six-game road stretch.
• The Hurricanes' forward Andrei Svechnikov may potentially make his season debut after recovering from a knee surgery in March, which could serve as a significant boost for the team.
• Sebastian Aho, who has previously missed three games due to an upper-body injury, is set to return to the Hurricanes lineup, adding more firepower to the team.
• Despite a rocky start to their season, the Seattle Kraken is coming into the game with momentum from a 5-4 overtime victory against the Detroit Red Wings.
• The Hurricanes have acknowledged their need to improve on faceoffs and their retrieval plan, an aspect that has been identified as a potential issue in their game.

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