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The Hurricanes take on their third Central Division opponent in a row tonight as they visit Denver for their second and final matchup of the season against the Avalanche.
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
- Tonight’s game is the second of two matchups between the Hurricanes and Avalanche this season. The Avalanche defeated the Hurricanes by a score of 3-1 in Raleigh on October 30th.
- After a brutal 8-1 loss in front of a Friday night home crowd, the Hurricanes bounced back on Saturday night with a big win in Nashville.
- Petr Mrazek is an impressive 2-0-2 with a .948 SV% and 1.28 GAA against the Avalanche in his career. However, since he started Saturday’s win in Nashville, it seems probable that Curtis McElhinney (3-4-1 career against Colorado) will get the call tonight.
- With a win over his former coach Peter Laviolette on Saturday, Rod Brind’Amour became the fastest coach in franchise history to cross the 80 points threshold — in six games fewer than it took Laviolette.
- The Hurricanes are now 22-7-2 in their last 31 games. That’s tied for most wins and second most points by any NHL team since New Year’s Eve.
Storm Advisory
- Haydn Fleury has been suspended for one game, which he served in yesterday’s Checkers win over Lehigh Valley.
[NEWS] AHL suspends Haydn Fleury one game
— Charlotte Checkers (@CheckersHockey) March 10, 2019
More: https://t.co/pJ3RA8Gu9X pic.twitter.com/tR1EITWtfI
- Josh Wesley is proud to be back in his birthplace of Hartford with the Wolf Pack. [Courant]
- Scott Hartnell texted Justin Williams before Saturday’s ceremonial puck drop, and Williams had some words for Roman Josi.
Before tonight's ultra-competitive ceremonial puck drop, @Hartsy43 texted @JustinWilliams about it.
— FOX Sports Tennessee (@PredsOnFSTN) March 10, 2019
Williams replied, "Tell Josi that he's gonna lose this one." pic.twitter.com/BnzSU5lQd3
- McElhinney is voicing his opinion on the controversial Saturday night goaltending interference call.
- Sebastian Aho is excited for the IIHF World Championships.
Big goals are key to big success.
Posted by 2019 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Slovakia on Sunday, March 10, 2019
Stalking the Standings
The Penguins defeated the Bruins last night, which propelled them into the third spot in the Eastern Conference. With the Penguins idle tonight, a win would leapfrog the Hurricanes back over Pittsburgh. It’s also important to keep an eye on the Columbus Blue Jackets, who take on the New York Islanders tonight.
- Metro 1: Washington Capitals: 69 GP, 89 points, 106 pt pace, 37 ROW
- Metro 2: New York Islanders: 68 GP, 85 points, 103 pt pace, 35 ROW
- Metro 3: Pittsburgh Penguins: 69 GP, 83 points, 99 pt pace, 35 ROW
- WC 1: Carolina Hurricanes: 68 GP, 81 points, 98 pt pace, 36 ROW
- WC 2: Columbus Blue Jackets: 68 GP, 79 points, 95 pt pace, 37 ROW
- 9th: Montreal Canadiens: 69 GP, 79 points, 94 pt pace, 34 ROW
- 10th: Philadelphia Flyers: 68 GP, 74 points, 89 pt pace, 31 ROW
Tonight’s Rooting Guide
- No overtime in Islanders vs. Blue Jackets and maybe an Islanders win. But mostly no overtime.