The Carolina Hurricanes battled hard, but just couldn’t edge out the Nashville Predators, who clawed their way to a 5-4 double overtime victory Friday night at Bridgestone Arena.
The Hurricanes were not only in a battle with the Preds, but were also fighting the on-ice officials as once again Nashville was awarded seven power plays including a 5-on-3 and one during the second overtime period.
It’s a concerning trend for while the Hurricanes still lead the series 2-1, the constant penalty calls have prevented the team from being able to play their game effectively.