In a mildly interesting scheduling quirk, the Jackets have two matinee games this weekend. The first one is also head athletic trainer Mike Vogt’s 1500th NHL game! Let’s see how the it went!
First Period
Carolina came out flying, fueled by Mattieu Olivier dealing out one of the dumbest crosschecks I’ve ever seen, but Korpisalo was on point, making nine saves in the first six minutes. That includes this beaut on the kill. Bemmer also got a half-breakaway early, but didn’t have the space to capitalize.
The game would even out after the Canes’ powerplay, with both teams getting a powerplay chance that they didn’t do much on, as the Jackets played.