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Why Scott Darling has struggled so much trying to be Hurricanes' No. 1 goalie | News & Observer

Scott Darling believes his second year with the Carolina Hurricanes will be a lot smoother, calmer and better than the first.

“In my brain, it can’t go any worse,” the goalie said.

There are several reasons why the Hurricanes likely will fail to reach the Stanley Cup playoffs for a ninth straight season: scoring problems, too many defensive-zone breakdowns, overtime woes. But spotty goaltending is near the top of the list.

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