After figuring some things out against the Red Wings on Saturday, the Canes begin a divisional twin bill before the acorn drops in Raleigh on Wednesday.
The Florida teams gave the Canes fits in their three games before the holidays, so this break should bring a rejuvenated crew back to the ice on Saturday.
Only four players on the roster have experienced the jubilation associated with winning gold in the U20 tournament, writing their names in the history books.
As a Christmas gift to the Caniacs, I've combed through the last ten years to find every instance of a first-career goal and compiled them in one tidy list.
The Canes have already been through so much this season, but there might be a few things that Saint Nick can get them that would make life a little better.
For the third straight game, the Canes surrendered a multi-goal lead, looking completely lost in the third period and allowing five goals to the Panthers.
Many active members of the Chicago Wolves' roster have performed well at the big tournament in recent years, including a few of the team's leading scorers.