There were a lot positive things to take away from the Hurricanes and Lightning game last night. First, the Canes were great at puck control in both zones. Their cycling down low in the offensive zone had the Bolts on their heels at many times, and the forwards and defenseman were great at using the points and pinching at the right times to keep the pressure on.
The Hurricanes showed great passing and puck possession in their transition game from their zone, through the neutral, and into the Bolts end. They showed they can carry the puck into the offensive end as well as dumping, chasing and fighting for control in the corners to set up the cycle.