CAR PPG (10:09) – Andrej Nestrasil (5), assisted by Elias Lindholm (12), Noah Hanifin (9)
The Carolina Hurricanes struck on their first powerplay of the night. After good puck movement and sustained possession, Lindholm had the puck down low and sent a saucy pass through the crease to Nestrasil, and he ripped a beautiful slap shot past Korpisalo.
2nd Period
CAR Goal (1:27) – Kris Versteeg (6), assisted Eric Staal (18), Justin Faulk (17)
Carolina got the start they needed in the 2nd frame.