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The Hurricanes embark on yet another road trip as they take on the Panthers tonight in Florida. They will be in Dallas to face the Stars on Saturday. Both games are crucial as they try to keep pace in the elusive playoff 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 Hurricanes and Panthers are meeting for the second of three matchups between the teams this season. The Canes will be in Florida for the final matchup of the season on March 2nd.
- The Canes won the first meeting of the season by a score of 4-1 at PNC Arena on November 23rd. Jordan Martinook, who scored the team’s only goal in the loss on Tuesday to New York, recorded his first career hat trick in the November win. Curtis McElhinney made 34 saves in the win.
- Even after a loss on Tuesday night, the Hurricanes have posted a record of 16-6-1 for 33 points over their last 23 games. That’s the second best record in the league in that time span.
- Sebastian Aho leads the team and comes in at 6th in the league with 28 points (9g, 19a) in that span.
- Justin Williams recorded 10 shots on goal for the first time in his career on Tuesday, including a golden opportunity in the waning seconds that Henrik Lundqvist somehow got a pad on.
- Tonight is the first game of the Canes’ annual Mentor’s Trip, in which fathers and other family members will join the Canes on the road for the next three days.
Storm Advisory
- Trade Alert: Charlie Coyle has been traded to Boston in exchange for Ryan Donato and a fifth-round pick.
Not official but hearing the trade is Coyle to BOS in exchange for Ryan Donato and a fifth-round pick. Details to come.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 20, 2019
- Behind the scenes of an NHL trade. [The Athletic]
- This is classic Lou.
Islanders were to check into their team hotel in Calgary, only to hear Flames James Neal may be doing an autograph session there.
— Ryan Leslie (@ryanleslie73) February 20, 2019
Lou Lamoriello said no thanks & switched hotels just like that. Definitely not an easy task logistically.
Classic.
In other news...
— The Mayor John Hoven (@mayorNHL) February 20, 2019
Hearing Sharks and Ducks are working on a Ryan Miller trade (likely for ~ a third round pick). The 38-year-old netminder has a modified NTC, allegedly won't be an issue though. Also, if he plays next year, told strong chamce he re-signs w/ Anaheim this summer.
- Patrick Kane is exceptional.
Patrick Kane now holds the two longest point streaks ever by a U.S.-born player:
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 21, 2019
26 – @88PKane in 2015-16 (16-24—40)
19 – @88PKane in 2018-19 (15-26—41)*
18 – Phil Kessel in 2008-09 (14-14—28)
18 – Eddie Olczyk in 1989-90 (11-17—28)
*Active#NHLStats #WNH pic.twitter.com/H18FyL4yHn
- Interesting.
Boucher says Duchene is playing tomorrow “until I’m told otherwise”
— Ken Warren (@Citizenkwarren) February 20, 2019
Stalking the Standings
No matter how much we watch the standings, the Hurricanes will need to win games against teams like Florida if they want to keep pace with the pack. Here’s how last night’s games affected their chances:
Updated Standings
- Metro 1: New York Islanders: 59 GP, 76 Points, 106 pt pace
- Metro 2: Washington Capitals: 60 GP, 73 Points, 100 pt pace
- Metro 3: Pittsburgh Penguins: 60 GP, 71 Points, 97 pt pace
- WC 1: Montreal Canadiens: 60 GP, 71 Points, 97 pt pace
- WC 2: Columbus Blue Jackets: 59 GP, 69 Points, 96 pt pace
- 9th: Carolina Hurricanes: 60 GP, 68 Points, 93 pt pace
- 10th: Buffalo Sabres: 59 GP, 63 Points, 88 pt pace
- 11th Philadelphia Flyers: 60 GP, 63 Points, 86 pt pace
Rooting Guide for Tonight:
- Sharks over Penguins
- Maple Leafs over Capitals
- Flyers over Canadiens and no overtime
- Lightning over Sabres
- Oilers over Islanders