Had it not been for a late-game collapse against the Vancouver Canucks back on January 15, the Carolina Hurricanes would be winners of six consecutive games. That shootout loss does count toward a run of points in six straight games, though, as the Hurricanes have seemingly hit another quality stride.
Naturally, the swell of optimism from the last couple of weeks is now accompanied by more injury issues, with Max Pacioretty out for the year. And now Frederik Andersen, who returned after two months and allowed just seven goals in four starts before leaving after the first period in Dallas, could be slated to miss some time, as well.