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The Carolina Hurricanes look to rebound on their 5-4 lshootout loss against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. Heading into tonight’s game the Hurricanes have a game in hand over the Tampa Bay Lightning but are now tied with them in the standings at 58 points. This game carries a big impact on the Central Division standings with the Canes still controlling their own destiny for first place.
This game also marks the second to last time that Carolina and Detroit will meet with the only remaining game coming on 4/29. The Canes have three more home games before their season-long, eight-game homestand comes to an end.
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 | Alex Nedeljkovic | Chris Driedger |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Alex Nedeljkovic | Chris Driedger |
| Record | 12-4-2 | 12-5-3 |
| Save % | .933 | .927 |
| GAA | 1.87 | 2.09 |
Goaltender #3
| Category | James Reimer | Kasimir Kaskisuo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | James Reimer | Kasimir Kaskisuo |
| Record | 15-5-2 | 0-0-0 |
| Save % | .906 | .000 |
| GAA | 2.66 | 0.00 |
Game Notes:
- With a win tonight, the Canes can clinch the season series. Carolina currently leads the series with a 3-2-1 record. Their 29-7-4 record and 58 points is their best record through the first 40 games of a season.
- Tonight’s game will mark captain, Jordan Staal’s 1000th career NHL game, he is just the fifth player in franchise history to play their 1,000th game as a Whaler/Hurricane and the first to do so since Ray Whitney.
- Vincent Trocheck has a point in seven consecutive games since returning from injury (and 13 overall), and he is being chased by Sebastian Aho who has a three-game point streak.
- Martin Necas has now recorded multi-point games in back-to-back games, each with one goal and one assist. He has eight multi-point games this season and his .86 points per game ranks third behind only Aho and Trocheck.
Storm Advisory:
- ICYMI: ALN Canes Outbattled by Red Wings
- Jordan Staal Embodies What it means to Be a Hurricane. [NHL]
Take a journey through Jordan Staal's NHL career, from day one to game 1,000.https://t.co/eajAzLSACM pic.twitter.com/gNfHjhsIu9
— Michael Smith (@MSmithCanes) April 12, 2021
- Taylor Hall is head to the Boston Bruins
Confirming. Hall and Lazar to Boston for Bjork and 2nd round draft pick.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) April 12, 2021
- In quite possibly the least surprising trade that has ever happened, Mike Reilly was traded to the Boston Bruins after they lost 8-1 to the Washington Capitals.
TRADE:
— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) April 12, 2021
To Boston #Bruins:
D Mike Reilly
To Ottawa #Senators:
2022 3rd RD pick (BOS)https://t.co/Ko6jr26r27
- Henrik Lundqvist has to postpone his comeback attempt with the Washington Capitals. A recent check-up showed inflammation around his heart. [NHL]
NEW: As long as there are no further positive tests for COVID-19 Saturday, the Vancouver Canucks will return to the ice on Sunday, the National Hockey League has announced. https://t.co/A4VxNKBRRO
— CTV News Vancouver (@CTVVancouver) April 10, 2021
- The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goalie David Rittich from the Calgary Flames. [Sportsnet]
- Nikita Gusev was waived by the New Jersey Devils at the start of April. He has now signed a one-year deal with the Florida Panthers. [NHL]
We've got some more trades!
— NHL (@NHL) April 11, 2021
In a series of deals, the @MapleLeafs are getting @NickFoligno and Stefan Noesen.
DETAILS ➡️ https://t.co/fGyLGcB7ie pic.twitter.com/vdptqD0567
- The NHL has suspended Michael McCarron of the Nashville Predators for two games for an illegal check to the head of Lightning forward Yanni Gourde. [NBC Sports]
Waivers today:
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) April 11, 2021
Alex Biega (Det), Danny Dekeyser (Det), Victor Mete (Mtl), Sami Vatanen (NJ), Josh Healey (Nas), Cody Goloubef (Ott)
Victor Mete, placed on waivers by MTL, has played very little this season but has an extremely strong track record in terms of his impact on scoring chances for and against. Somebody really should claim him. #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/9uN2F7a46b
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) April 11, 2021
- Notably silent superstar Connor McDavid spoke out about the NHL re-scheduling a game to the same day as the memorial of former teammate Colby Cave. [Yahoo Sports]