Hurricanes' Brett Pesce: Ready to play Monday

Pesce (rest) will be back in action against the Predators for Monday's Game 1.

Pesce was rested for the regular-season finale in order to get ready for the playoffs. Prior to sitting out, the blueliner was bogged down in an eight-game goal drought, during which he managed just two helpers despite averaging 21:15 of ice time. Pesce won't see minutes on the power play like Dougie Hamilton, so his offensive upside will be limited.