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FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2016, file photo, North Carolina State's Torin Dorn (2) shoots while Boston University's Justin Alston, left, and Nick Havener defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, File)

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Nautica Jackson, left, and Aniya Ruffin walk through floodwaters with their dog as water threatened to enter their home in Raleigh, N.C. Tuesday, April 25, 2017. The National Weather Service had flood watches and warnings in effect in the eastern half of the state Tuesday morning after storms dumped several inches of rain in the Raleigh area. (Travis Long/The News & Observer via AP)

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Carolina Hurricanes' Jeff Skinner (53) breaks away from Dallas Stars' Gemel Smith (46) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin (91) takes the puck away from Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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Dallas Stars' Brett Ritchie (25) works the puck on Carolina Hurricanes' Matt Tennyson (26) and goalie Cam Ward (30) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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Dallas Stars' Remi Elie (40) battles with Carolina Hurricanes' Elias Lindholm (16) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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The North Carolina state House debates on the floor of the state House prior to a vote on HB 142 on Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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North Carolina state House members speak in the back of the House floor during debate prior to a vote on HB 142 on Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina lawmakers voted Thursday to roll back North Carolina's "bathroom bill" in a bid to end the backlash over transgender rights that has cost the state dearly in business projects, conventions and basketball tournaments.(AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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North Carolina state House members speak in the back of the House floor during debate prior to a vote on HB 142, the compromised plan to roll back North Carolina's "bathroom bill" on Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Rep. Michael Speciale, R- Craven, debates on the floor of the the North Carolina State House prior to a vote on HB 142 on Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina lawmakers voted Thursday to roll back North Carolina's "bathroom bill" in a bid to end the backlash over transgender rights that has cost the state dearly in business projects, conventions and basketball tournaments.(AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Nashville Predators' Ryan Ellis (4) has his shot frozen by Carolina Hurricanes goalie Eddie Lack (31) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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Nashville Predators' Colton Sissons (10) reaches for the puck as Carolina Hurricanes' Ryan Murphy (7) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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Nashville Predators' James Neal (18) has his shot stripped away by Carolina Hurricanes' Noah Hanifin (5) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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Carolina Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin (74) goes down to the ice to defends the shot of Nashville Predators' Filip Forsberg (9) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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Nashville Predators' Viktor Arvidsson (38) and Carolina Hurricanes' Ryan Murphy (7) prepare to be hit by a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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Carolina Hurricanes' Jeff Skinner (53) shoots the puck past Nashville Predators' Ryan Ellis (4) and goalie Juuse Saros (74) for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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State Superior Court Judges, from lef, L. Todd Burke, Jesse Caldwell, III, and Jeffrey B. Foster hear from attorney Noah Hufstetler, standing at right, who is representing Republican legislative leaders in a court battle over the constitutionality of a North Carolina law requiring senators to approve Gov. Roy Cooper's top aides, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Emery Dalesio)

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Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Konecny (11) breaks his stick shooting the puck in front of a lunging Carolina Hurricanes' Brett Pesce (22) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Steve Mason (35) eyes the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) blocks the shot of Philadelphia Flyers' Matt Read (24) with Hurricanes' Victor Rask (49) nearby during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)