Carolina earned their first win of the season in Detroit, a 5-2 thumping that avenged their home opener loss to the Wings, but were unable to start up a winning streak, losing the next night in Washington, 4-1.
Three Observations
1. Cam Ward got both starts in the back to back and was actually better in the loss to Washington — despite allowing four goals, Ward made several dazzling saves vs. the Caps. Against Detroit, Ward was shakier — there were rebounds to be had, and he needed and got assistance from his teammates, who routinely cleared out pucks and also gave him five goals.