Of course they had to do it that way. The Carolina Hurricanes’ first win was never going to be anything but a significantly harrowing experience, and they certainly delivered on that front. For a large chunk of this game, it felt like watching the same awful movie from the first two games all over again—the offense shows up early, gets a 3-0 lead, and then the team falls flat. But this time, there was an alternate ending. They finished strong and got the job done. Now exhale, and let’s talk about it.
Talking Points
New guys show their worth
When Ron Francis acquired players like Lee Stempniak, Viktor Stalberg, and Klas Dahlbeck in the offseason, most fans assumed they would play second fiddle to the more highly touted players like Teuvo Teravainen and Sebastian Aho.