The Carolina Hurricanes topped the the New Jersey Devils 5-2 at PNC Arena last night. A night where both Canes goaltender, Petr Mrazek, and color commentator, John Forslund, celebrated birthdays the team walked away with two value Metro division points, itching themselves closer to the final Eastern Conference wildcard spot.
To kick the night off, injured Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton fired up the warning siren to the surprise of fans and teammates alike. Providing energy in the arena, the Canes looked for a better effort after a disappointing outing in Dallas.
While their game wasn’t perfect, it was a step in the right direction.