First period featured a lot of up and down play - the Leafs had a couple of instances of extended offensive zone time, but the Canes had more shots and the best chances. McElhinney isn’t always seeing things and a couple of the rebounds have been more trouble than the initial shot but everything’s stayed out so far. Shots 15 - 6 for the Hurricanes. There’s a definite sense the first goal is going to be a dumb one.
Hyman’s work on the PK continues to draw dividends, in this case a cross-checking penalty from Staal 15 seconds into a Soshnikov slashing penalty.