Like “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray, the Carolina Hurricanes lose to the Nashville Predators in overtime. In a cruel twist of fate, Predators centerman Ryan Johansen is yet again the game-winner for the mustard cats.
Despite expectations, veteran and starting goaltender Petr Mrazek got the nod to kick-off the evening. While there weren’t many high danger shots he faced, they were copious through the two periods he played. Nineteen saves on nineteen shots, thirteen at even strength, two shorthanded attempts, and four on the man disadvantage.
Petr’s performance is a good indicator that he will be in great shape come opening night.