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The Hurricanes take on the Washington Capitals in the first game of two this week against the Metropolitan Division leading Washington Capitals. The next two games will go a long in way in determining the Hurricanes’ fate at the end of the regular season.
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
- Carolina takes on the Capitals tonight in the third of four matchups this season. The Capitals have accrued a record of 2-0-0 against the Canes this season (Carolina is 0-1-1).
- The Capitals will be traveling to Raleigh tomorrow for the fourth and final game in the season series. The next two games have huge implications in the playoff race. The Hurricanes could move even closer to clinching a playoff spot with a pair of wins against the Metropolitan Division leaders.
- Sebastian Aho earned a four point night (2g, 2a) against the Capitals while Teuvo Teravainen picked up three points (1g, 2a) on December 13th in an eventual shootout loss. Aho and Teravainen seem to rise to the occasion against good teams, and both of them have done just that against the Capitals in their careers. Aho has 16 points (8g, 8a) in 10 career games and Teravainen has 12 points (4g, 8a) in 12 games against the Eastern Conference juggernaut.
- After picking up the overtime winner against Montreal on Sunday night, Andrei Svechnikov has reached 20 goals in his rookie season (and all were scored at even strength). He ranks tied for second among NHL rookies in goals and leads NHL rookies in even strength tallies. He’s just the fourth rookie in franchise history since relocation to score 20 goals in his rookie season.
- The Hurricanes have won 27 of their last 38 games, and they’ve only lost nine of those 38 in regulation. That’s second-best in the NHL behind - you guessed it - the Washington Capitals.
- Tonight’s matchup is the national game on NBC Sports Network. Mike Maniscalco will be on the call on the Canes Radio Network alongside Tripp Tracy.
Tomorrow night the @NHLCanes are the national game on NBCSN. Great news is @JohnForslund will be on the call on the TV.
— Mike Maniscalco (@mikemaniscalco) March 25, 2019
For those that can’t watch the game but listen in on the Canes Radio Network, Tripp Tracy will provide the analysis and I will be on the play by play call.
Can’t begin to tell you what an honor it is to be tabbed to call the game and the excitement that goes with it. At the same time I understand how great the voices of #Canes hockey are. I hope (for one night) I serve you well. #EnjoytheHockey
— Mike Maniscalco (@mikemaniscalco) March 25, 2019
Storm Advisory
- Tonight’s opponent visited the White House yesterday. [NHL]
- Support the Lady Canes, Jr. Hurricanes U19 Girls, and Jr. Hurricanes U14 Girls teams advancing to Nationals by buying discounted tickets to see the Hurricanes take on the Capitals Thursday. [Hurricanes]
- Hurricanes fans have something to believe in again, and it feels good, man. [The Athletic $]
- Barry Melrose had some good things to say about this Hurricanes team.
"I'd be scared of this team. I'd have some fear with this team. It looks like one of those teams that comes around every once in a while." @NHLBarryMelrose on the @NHLCanes pic.twitter.com/qYQXJ0wNUG
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) March 25, 2019
Stalking the Standings
The Canes have a huge two game series this week against the Capitals. The Islanders take on the Blue Jackets tonight as Columbus fights for their playoff hopes while the Canadiens face off against the Panthers. Here’s how the standings are looking as of last night.
- Metro 1: Washington Capitals: 76 GP, 96 points, 104 pt pace, 40 ROW
- Metro 2: New York Islanders: 76 GP, 95 points, 103 pt pace, 40 ROW
- Metro 3: Pittsburgh Penguins: 77 GP, 95 points, 100 pt pace, 40 ROW
- WC 1: Carolina Hurricanes: 75 GP, 91 points, 99 pt pace, 40 ROW
- WC 2: Montreal Canadiens: 76 GP, 88 points, 95 pt pace, 38 ROW
- 9th: Columbus Blue Jackets: 75 GP, 86 points, 94 pt pace, 39 ROW
Tonight’s Rooting Guide
- No overtime in Blue Jackets vs. Islanders
- Panthers over Canadiens