The Carolina Hurricanes are making their fans forget a slow start to the season with five straight victories, and they put that streak to the test when they visit the Atlantic Division-leading Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. The Hurricanes won four in a row at home before edging Toronto 2-1 on Tuesday as goaltender Cam Ward continued his strong play, allowing just his fifth goal in five contests.

The Ottawa Senators ended their streak of 12 consecutive games with fewer than three goals and hope to keep producing offense when they host the Boston Bruins on Thursday. Ottawa had not netted more than two tallies since posting a 3-0 victory at Vancouver on Oct. 25 before erupting for four in Tuesday's one-goal triumph at Montreal.