The Hurricanes came to Montreal hungry for a win fresh off a snoozer against the Maple Leafs at home. However, as the Canes kept inching their way back into the game, the Canadiens quickly found answers and held on for an 6-4 win.
The first period was a struggle for Carolina. Even with the home reds, the Canes couldn’t get red hot, going more than ten minutes without a shot to begin the game. The Canadiens, meanwhile, came out shooting, and Petr Mrazek made some great saves to keep them off the board, going 12-for-12.