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When, where: Tonight, 7, at TD Banknorth Garden.
TV, radio: NESN, WBZ (1030).
Records: Carolina is 27-27-3-1; Boston is 28-22-2-3.
Goals: Eric Staal 27, Ray Whitney 21, Rod Brind'Amour 19.
Assists: Brind'Amour 30, Matt Cullen 30, Whitney 29.
Goaltending: Cam Ward (22-20-3, 2.92 GAA), John Grahame (4-6-1, 3.69).
Head to head: This is the third of four meetings. Carolina is 2-0.
Miscellany: Defenseman Joe Corvo and former Boston College star forward Patrick Eaves, acquired from Ottawa yesterday for defenseman Mike Commodore and winger Cory Stillman, will be available tonight. Eaves has been hampered by shoulder injuries. Corvo (nicknamed 'Uh Oh' by Ottawa media for his penchant for taking risks on offense) could quarterback Carolina's mediocre power play . . . Carolina lost to New Jersey, 6-1, Saturday, and is a point behind Southeast Division leader Washington . . . . . . Ward, who made 19 saves to shut out the Bruins Jan. 8, is set to play in his 15th straight game. 