What happened: Stankoven opened the preseason with three points in Greensboro. The rally erased a 5-1 deficit for a one-goal finish.
Why it matters: Early production sets a marker for his role entering the 2025-26 season. Stankoven spent the summer in the community spotlight after a Cup celebration in Kamloops.
By the numbers: Stankoven: 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 points; 5-1 deficit to 6-5 final.
What to watch: Carolina continues its preseason slate ahead of the 2025-26 opener. Watch whether Stankoven holds an early scoring-line role.