Open Thread: Panthers @ Hurricanes

Season Series: Hurricanes 5-2-0Previous MeetingsOctober 31, 2007 Hurricanes 2 at Panthers 4November 3, 2007 Panthers 2 at Hurricanes 4November 12, 2007 Hurricanes 4 at Panthers 3November 17, 2007 Panthers 1 at Hurricanes 2December 20, 2007 Hurricanes 4 at Panthers 5February 16, 2008 Panthers 4 at Hurricanes 5March 20, 2008 Hurricanes 2 at Panthers 1 (SO)Player to WatchChad LaRose made a huge statement in Wednesday's win over the Lightning, picking up a hat trick after being back only a few games from a leg injury. He's been hot since returning - expect that to continue as the Canes finish out the regular season. For the Panthers it begins and ends with Tomas Vokoun if they have any shot of winning.--CapsChickWhy They Will WinThe outcome of this will depend on which Panthers team shows up. If they decide to finally play the role of spoiler, they may catch the Hurricanes off guard; if not, it could get ugly. However...given the dominance of the Canes over the Panthers this yea...