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The Carolina Hurricanes head to the windy city for their second and final meeting with the Chicago Blackhawks this season. After defeating the Hawks last Friday in Raleigh, the Canes look to extend their perfect start to the season against a franchise that is spiraling downwards.
To say Chicago is struggling so far this season is an understatement. A team going in to the season that some thought may compete for a Wild Card position, the Blackhawks have only one victory and haven’t gotten any momentum going at all.
On the other side the Hurricanes are the best team in the NHL so far. A perfect month in October sets them up in good position for a much more difficult November schedule. Carolina will only see PNC Arena three times this month with two of those dates coming on back-to-back nights. Starting the month off strong will be key as they head to Florida next where they will get their first real test of the season.
Vital Statistics
| Category | Hurricanes | Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hurricanes | Bruins |
| Record | 54-20-8 | 51-26-5 |
| Goals/Game | 3.38 | 3.08 |
| Goals Against/Game | 2.44 | 2.66 |
| Shots/Game | 34.12 | 36.12 |
| Face Off Win % | 53.9% | 54.2% |
| Power Play % (Rank) | 22.0% (13th) | 21.2% (15th) |
| Penalty Kill % (Rank) | 88.0% (1st) | 81.3% (9th) |
| ES Corsi For % | 43.86% | 56.14% |
| ES PDO | 113.44 | 86.56 |
| PIM/Game | 12:00 | 22:00 |
Goaltender #1
| Category | Frederik Andersen | Linus Ullmark |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Frederik Andersen | Linus Ullmark |
| Record | 35-14-3 | 26-10-2 |
| Save % | .922 | .917 |
| GAA | 2.17 | 2.45 |
Goaltender #2
| Category | Antti Raanta | Jeremy Swayman |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Antti Raanta | Jeremy Swayman |
| Record | 15-5-4 | 23-14-3 |
| Save % | .912 | .914 |
| GAA | 2.45 | 2.41 |
Game Notes
- The Hurricanes can tie a franchise high for consecutive wins tonight at nine. The last time that occurred was in 2009 when the team went on a run to secure a playoff spot.
- The Canes became just the sixth team ever in NHL history to record a perfect month by going 8-0-0 in October. The last time that happened was in 2016 by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- Frederik Andersen was named the 3rd Star of the Month by the NHL for the month of October. He looks to continue his incredible start to the season as the calendar turns to November.
- Tony DeAngelo has a three-game point streak on the line as he enters tonight’s contest.
Storm Advisory
- Freddie Andersen was honored by the NHL when he was named one of the three stars of the month of October. [Hurricanes]
- The first decade of the NHL’s Rule 48: How it completely changed the league’s trajectory. [ESPN]
- For New Jersey Devils’ defenseman Dougie Hamilton, all he wants is to be wanted. [ESPN Insider $]
- Dan Craig, better known as the outdoor hockey rink guru, is retiring. [NHL]
- The New York Rangers have extended Adam Fox for seven more seasons. [NHL]
- Gary Bettman defends NHL’s disciplinary decisions in Chicago Blackhawks investigation. [ESPN]
- Lastly, congratulations to the 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves. There are quite a few Braves/Canes fans out there (including multiple staff members here!) so enjoy this one!
A ring #ForTheA!!!
— MLB (@MLB) November 3, 2021
After 26 years, the @Braves are back on top! #CHAMPS pic.twitter.com/4Nj7hcBwI8
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