The Carolina Hurricanes wrapped up a tough week in a fantastic way Saturday night, overwhelming the Montreal Canadiens in a 3-0 win that was dominant from start to finish.
Coming off three straight losses, the Hurricanes were looking to stop a skid and hold onto a slim lead in the Metro. The recipe for success, it seemed, was a meeting with the Canadiens, who the Canes have now beaten six times in a row.
About last night:
A defensive masterclass, and capitalizing on chances
The Canes won 3-0 — and the three goals were a needed output — but the commanding win over the Canadiens started with an absolute shut down of Montreal chances.