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The Hurricanes take on Eric Staal and the Wild in their second matchup of the season. The team sits two points out of a playoff spot and desperately needs points to keep up in the race.
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 Canes lead all-time with a 10-7-6 record against the Wild, including a 3-6-4 record in the State of Hockey.
- Tonight marks the second and final matchup between the teams. The Canes bested the Wild in their home opener on October 7 by a score of 5-4 in a shootout.
- The teams split last season’s series, both winning on home ice.
- The Canes have earned at least a point in four of their last five against Minnesota.
- Jeff Skinner led the team with a hot four points (2g, 2a) in two games against the Wild last season. He’s earned seven points (3g, 4a) in 10 career games against Minnesota.
- Justin Faulk is a native of the area, growing up in South St. Paul, MN.
- Minnesota forward Eric Staal is the Hurricanes’ franchise leader in nearly every meaningful category. He played 909 games in a Carolina jersey.
Storm Advisory
- The Hurricanes visit to Minnesota allows the Staal family to connect during a difficult time. [The Athletic ($)]
- The Hurricanes were one of the teams who joined the NHL in February for “Hockey is for Everyone” Month. [Hurricanes]
- Chip Alexander asks if the Hurricanes have what it takes to secure a playoff spot in the high stakes atmosphere. [N&O]
- The Hurricanes are running out of time to go on a run. [N&O]
- The NHL officially announced the dates for next year’s global games, with two games being played in Finland. [NHL]