Brett Pesce scored his first NHL goal against the Kings, then added another the next night in Philly, helping the Canes earn three of a possible four points in back-to-back games.
Three Observations
1. A common complaint among Hurricanes’ observers is the team seems to lack intensity and emotion. But the insertion of Brad Malone into the lineup and infusion of youth on defense has seemed to spark more passion the past few outings. Malone has been a wrecking ball, fighting twice in the last two games — after the team had no scraps in its first 19 — and punishing the opposition.