Feb 24, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) and teammates celebrate as they beat the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The Carolina Hurricanes suffered their first shutout loss of the season last night, and were blanked 3-0 by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
This loss was also the first consecutive loss of the season for the Carolina Hurricanes, dropping them to 12-5-1, tying them with Tampa Bay in the Central Division standings. This series with the Bolts will be a pivotal set of games to look back to at the end of the season, regardless where the Canes finish.