May 4, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes: Morning After shutting down the Devils in Game 1

Carolina Hurricanes: Morning After shutting down the Devils in Game 1
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Carolina Hurricanes: Morning After shutting down the Devils in Game 1

Jarvis and defense lead Canes to 5-1 win over Devils

The Carolina Hurricanes got off to a super start in a 5-1 win over the Devils to open up their best-of-seven series.  Brett Pesce and Seth Jarvis each scored during a dominant opening period that saw Carolina out-shoot New Jersey 10-1.  Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Brady Skjei and Jesper Fast would add goals and Frederik Andersen made 17 saves in the win.  He's 2-0 in the playoffs with 50 saves on 52 shots on goal.  Also starring, Carolina's penalty kill which was 2 for 2 on the night and has now stopped 19 of 20 power plays this postseason.  Game 2 is Friday night at 8:00 at PNC Arena.