A quick look at the standings will show that the Hurricanes sit only 2 points out of the WC2 spot in the East, a spot occupied by the Islanders. The Canes enter tonight’s game on a modest 5 game point streak in which they have picked up 8 out of a possible 10 points. Bill Peters and the team will want to build on it as they take on the Islanders in a big “4 point game”.
Vital Statistics
| Category |
Hurricanes |
Bruins |
| Category |
Hurricanes |
Bruins |
| Record |
8-6 |
11-5 |
| Goals/Game |
2.79 |
3.31 |
| Goals Against/Game |
2.71 |
2.06 |
| Shots/Game |
30.9 |
34.3 |
| Faceoff % |
49.1% |
53.3% |
| Power Play % (Rank) |
10.0% (14) |
31.9% (1) |
| Penalty Kill % (Rank) |
70.8% (14) |
85.7% (4) |
| ES Corsi For % |
55.61% |
51.66% |
| ES PDO |
101.2% |
101.0 |
| PIM/Game |
8:38 |
6:30 |
Goaltender #1
| Category |
Petr Mrazek |
Tuukka Rask |
| Category |
Petr Mrazek |
Tuukka Rask |
| Record |
5-5 |
11-5 |
| Save % |
.894 |
.939 |
| GAA |
2.73 |
1.96 |
Goaltender #2
| Category |
Curtis McElhinney |
Jaroslav Halak |
| Category |
Curtis McElhinney |
Jaroslav Halak |
| Record |
3-1 |
0-0 |
| Save % |
.943 |
N/A |
| GAA |
1.70 |
N/A |
Game Notes
- The Hurricanes hold a 70-48-17-2 record against the Islanders, including a 36-23-8-1 record on the road. The Canes have been very impressive against New York since the 2008-2009 season, going 22-7-7.
- Tonight’s matchup marks the first of four between the two Metro teams. They will play again on Sunday, as well as one matchup in both February and March.
- The Hurricanes took the season series last year with a solid 3-1-1 record.
- Last year’s matchups were certainly exciting — the two teams combined for 40 goals against each other.
- The Canes have earned a point in 9 out of their last 10 games against the Isles (6-1-3), including a 5 game point streak in New York.
- Both Elias Lindholm (2g, 5a) and Jordan Staal (1g, 6a) led the team last year with 7 points against the Islanders.
- A regulation win tonight in New York would vault the Hurricanes over three teams and into the second Wild Card spot in the East.
Storm Advisory
- Rotoworld ran an article yesterday that took a deep analytical look at the Hurricanes young season. [Rotoworld]
- Just how flawed is our perception of an NHL game? More than you may think. [The Athletic ($)]
- The next Canes Cool Bar is tonight at the Carolina Ale House in Greenville:
- The best thing for a young NHLer to hear from his coach or GM? “Get a place”. [AP News]
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Brock McGinn brings a much needed energy and physicality -- as well as goals -- to this Hurricanes roster. [News & Observer]
- Former Hurricanes Ron Hainsey is making a name for himself in Toronto for killing penalties. [The Athletic ($)]
- Rod Brind’Amour joined Adam and Joe yesterday, reassuring that he’s happy with this group. [WRAL Sports Fan]
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