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Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov (37) watches the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Svechnikov can only watch as his team begins a fifth straight trip to the NHL playoffs, as he faces months of recovery from knee surgery following an injury in March. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker) **FILE**

Svechnikov can only watch as Hurricanes open NHL playoffs

By Aaron Beard - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' Brandon Hagel (38) tangles with Carolina Hurricanes' Jani Hakanpaa (58) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, May 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Svechnikov helps Hurricanes rally past Blackhawks 6-3

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) and Brady Skjei (76) battle Detroit Red Wings' Robby Fabbri (14) for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Hurricanes take over in 3rd period, beat Red Wings 5-2

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer (47) celebrates defeating the Nashville Predators 4-2 with defenseman Haydn Fleury (4) after an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP)

Hurricanes score 3 in third to beat Predators 4-2

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer (47) makes a save against Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) as Hurricanes' Brady Skjei (76) defends during second-period NHL hockey first-round Stanley Cup playoff action in Toronto, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hamilton helps Carolina beat Boston 3-2, tie series 1-1

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Carolina Hurricanes right wing Nino Niederreiter (21), of Switzerland, is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Svechnikov, Niederreiter help Hurricanes beat Predators 4-1

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams, center, plays the puck in front of New York Islanders' Tom Kuhnhackl, left, of Germany, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Williams returns, gets shootout goal in Hurricanes’ win

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Carolina Hurricanes' Jake Gardiner (51) and Ryan Dzingel (18) tussle with San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton (19) and Timo Meier (28) of Switzerland after Thornton knocked Carolina goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) of the Czech Republic to the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. Thornton and Mrazek were penalized on the play. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Svechnikov, Mrazek lead Canes past Sharks 3-2 in shootout

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov (37), of Russia, works the puck as Philadelphia Flyers' Ivan Provorov (9), of Russia, defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Ice wizards: NHL stars are embracing their creative side

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, of Russia, punches Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov, also of Russia, during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Canes’ Svechnikov hopes to play in Game 6 after concussion

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37), of Russia, stands on the ice during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Andrei Svechnikov expected to miss Game 4 vs. Capitals after fight

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, of Russia, punches Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov, also of Russia, during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Ovechkin punch puts Carolina rookie into concussion protocol

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, of Russia, punches Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov, also of Russia, during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Alex Ovechkin destroys rookie Andrei Svechnikov in fight

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams (14) is congratulated by Nino Niederreiter (21), of the Czech Republic, following Williams' goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Svechnikov, Williams lead Hurricanes past Sabres 4-2

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek, right, stops a shot off the stick of Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 11, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Svechnikov, Mrazek propel Hurricanes to 3-0 win over Avs

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Florida Panthers' Denis Malgin (62) takes a shot at Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Martinook’s hat trick leads Hurricanes past Panthers 4-1

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Carolina Hurricanes' Brett Pesce (22) battles New York Rangers' Ryan Spooner (23) for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Foegele scores 2 as Hurricanes beat winless Rangers 8-5

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Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov, right, celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with left wing Valentin Zykov during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. Carolina won 4-1. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina looks for big things from rookies Necas, Svechnikov

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, arrives for Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, Monday, June 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Caps’ Ovechkin and Kuznetsov inspire Russian players, fans

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press