2007–08 Carolina Hurricanes season
The 2007–08 Carolina Hurricanes season began October 3, 2007. It was the franchise's 36th season, 29th season in the National Hockey League (NHL) and 11th as the Hurricanes. Key dates prior to the start of the season: Regular season. The Hurricanes had the most power-play opportunities of all 30 NHL teams, with 420. Schedule and results. October. Record: 7–3–3; Home: 3–1–1; Road: 4–2–2 November. Record: 7–6–0; Home: 5–4–0; Road: 2–2–0 December. Record: 5–10–0; Home: 2–3–0; Road: 3–7–0 January. Record: 6–6–1; Home: 3–3–1; Road: 3–3–0 February. Record: 7–5–1; Home: 5–1–1; Road: 2–4–0 March. Record: 9–2–1 ; Home: 5–0–1; Road: 4–2–0 April. Record: 1–2–0; Home: 1–1–0; Road: 0–1–0 Playoffs. The Hurricanes missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year. They are the first team to miss the playoffs twice in a row after winning the Stanley Cup since the 1922 Toronto St. Patricks. Player statistics. Skaters. "Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes" Goaltenders. "Note: GP = Games played; MIN = Time on ice (minutes); GAA = Goals against average; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime losses; SO =  Shutouts; SA = Saves; GA = Goals allowed; SV%= Save percentage" Transactions. The Hurricanes have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007–08 season. Draft picks. Carolina's picks at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus, Ohio. The Hurricanes have the 11th overall pick. Farm teams. American Hockey League. The Albany River Rats are the Hurricanes American Hockey League affiliate for the 2007–08 AHL season. ECHL. The Florida Everblades are the Hurricanes ECHL affiliate.