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The Hurricanes faceoff against the Metropolitan Division leading Capitals for the second time this week as they try to avoid getting swept in the home-and-home series and look to hold on to their playoff spot.
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 is Carolina’s fourth and final matchup this season against the Washington Capitals. The Capitals lead the season series with a record of 3-0-0 (Canes 0-2-1).
- A Hurricanes win tonight would ensure that they don’t lose control of the WC1 playoff spot. The Canadiens sit just one point behind the Hurricanes and are in action tonight against the Blue Jackets.
- The Capitals dominated the Hurricanes on Tuesday night in Washington. The Canes scored just one goal in the contest and looked considerably outgunned by the reigning Stanley Cup Champions.
- With a goal against Washington, Dougie Hamilton became just the seventh defenseman in franchise history to score 15 goals in a season. He will play in his 500th NHL game tonight, becoming the fifth member of the 2011 draft class to hit that milestone.
Storm Advisory
- The Canes game Tuesday night was the highest-rated regular season Hurricanes game in the Raleigh market in over ten years, posting a 1.4.
Looks like @NHLCanes fans in Raleigh are excited about a potential playoff berth.
— NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) March 27, 2019
Tuesday's CAR-WSH game was @NBCSN's highest-rated regular-season Hurricanes game in the Raleigh market in more than 10 years (1/2/08 v. ATL; 1.6), posting a 1.4 local rating. pic.twitter.com/QwVRGs4R3A
- This is pretty cool.
NHL game between Chicago and Philadelphia in Prague Czech Republic on October 4th was sold out today in 2 hours !!tickets prices from 85USD to 630 USD 18 000 seats !
— Zdenek Matejovsky (@zedmat) March 27, 2019
- The incredible story of Darcy Kuemper and the Arizona Coyotes. [SI]
- Someone needs to bubble wrap Mats Zuccarello.
L’Esperance and Zuccarello ran into each other at morning skate and was cut open next to eye, back to locker room for stitches. Rick Bowness with the best commentary, “that’s not good”
— Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) March 27, 2019
- Craig Anderson recorded his 13th 35 save shutout earlier this week.
Last night was Craig Anderson's 13th 35-save shutout, tying Roberto Luongo for the most by a goalie since at least 1987 https://t.co/ABmW67mKH1 pic.twitter.com/0XDGDZcfN7
— Hockey Reference (@hockey_ref) March 27, 2019
Stalking the Standings
The Canadiens take on the Blue Jackets tonight in Columbus in what will probably be the biggest game for both teams’ playoff hopes (not to mention a big impact on the Canes’ own chances). Also, we’re big time Winnipeg Jets fans tonight.
- Metro 1: Washington Capitals: 77 GP, 98 points, 104 pt pace, 41 ROW
- Metro 2: New York Islanders: 77 GP, 95 points, 101 pt pace, 40 ROW
- Metro 3: Pittsburgh Penguins: 77 GP, 95 points, 101 pt pace, 40 ROW
- WC 1: Carolina Hurricanes: 76 GP, 91 points, 98 pt pace, 40 ROW
- WC 2: Montreal Canadiens: 77 GP, 90 points, 96 pt pace, 39 ROW
- 9th: Columbus Blue Jackets: 76 GP, 88 points, 95 pt pace, 41 ROW
Tonight’s Rooting Guide
- No overtime in the Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens game. I can’t stress this enough. Anything but a three point game.
- The Jets over the Islanders.