Hurricanes prepare for Global Series in Finland

The NHL-leading Carolina Hurricanes traveled to Helsinki for a two-game Global Series against the Seattle Kraken, aiming to bring home four points while giving Finnish players Sebastian Aho, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Juuso Välimäki a chance to reconnect with home and share their culture with teammates. Nikolaj Ehlers also welcomed the trip as a chance to see family and friends, while Aho planned team activities including a sauna visit. After an overnight flight, the Hurricanes practiced at an underground rink familiar to Aho and Kotkaniemi from their junior careers; captain Jordan Staal joined the team in Finland and could return to play against Seattle.