text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_23453931_8 (game VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many games did they play the carolina hurricanes?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(game) FROM table_23453931_8 WHERE opponent = "Carolina Hurricanes"