The Carolina Hurricanes finished with 71 points last season, putting them in last place in the Metropolitan Division and fifth from last in the league. While the team improved on the defensive side of the ice and only allowed an average of 27.3 shots on goal per game, (good for 3rd best in the league), they were woeful on the offensive side of the ice and only scored a total of 188 goals, placing them at 27th in the league in that department.
Much has been made about the club's low scoring last season and the fact that many of the star players were hurt.