With an overtime loss in Boston last night, the Carolina Hurricanes saw a five game winning streak come to an end. Despite the extra-time letdown, earning a come-from-behind point in enemy territory against the hottest team in hockey can be perceived as a win. But when you consider that the Penguins, Blue Jackets, and Canadiens all picked up two points and gained ground on the Hurricanes, the game starts to feel more and more like a missed opportunity.
A few weeks ago we talked about the remaining schedule and its relative difficulty.