Hurricanes forward Erik Cole took part in a game-day skate and is expected to play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Penguins on Thursday. On Wednesday, the Hurricanes weren?t optimistic Cole would play because of a left knee injury. Cole was struck by Penguins forward Matt Cooke?s right knee as both players skated across the slot late in the third period of Pittsburgh?s 3-2 win in Game 1.