Hurricanes' Jeff Skinner: Questionable for home opener Friday

Skinner is dealing with a mid-body ailment and is questionable for Friday's home opener against the Rangers.

Analysis:

The injury caused Skinner to miss Tuesday's game against the Red Wings, and he was a late addition to practice Thursday. If the seventh-year skater can't give it a go in the next contest, look for Viktor Stalberg to stick on the top line with Victor Rask and Lee Stempniak.