The Hurricanes won their first crown in 20 seasons last June, defeating Las Vegas four games to two in the Stanley Cup Final, and return most of the same lineup in their back-to-back bid.
"We're on a new journey," said Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour, looking ahead to a campaign that opens at home against Florida, the 2024 and 2025 NHL champions.
Brandon Bussi came off the bench when goaltender Frederik Andersen was injured in the final after a…