by Matt Karash | Oct 29, 2021 | The Drive Home
On Friday night, the Hurricanes won a spirited game over the Blackhawks by a 6-3 margin. The wild game saw six goals scored in the first period, a rare fight and group meetings in both penalty boxes. Whether it was because the Hurricanes ran out of a four-goal lead or...
by Matt Karash | Oct 29, 2021 | The Drive Home
Against a tougher test on Thursday, the Canes were again up to the task. I would not make too much of an October win against a team that played the night before and traveled, but staying grounded aside, Thursday’s 3-0 win against the Boston Bruins would be a...
by Matt Karash | Oct 25, 2021 | The Drive Home
Toronto scored first, and the Hurricanes were unable to dial up the finishing despite playing well and generating chances early. The possibility of it just not being the Canes night finally seemed possible early. But the Canes then exploded for three goals in the...
by Canes&Coffee | Oct 23, 2021 | The Drive Home
On the one hand, I really do not think the Hurricanes are playing their best hockey yet. No doubt there are many positive elements, but sloppiness is being covered up a bit too much by Frederik Andersen. On the other hand, the decent not great version of this team is...
by Matt Karash | Oct 21, 2021 | The Drive Home
On Thursday night in Montreal, the Hurricanes won a fun one over the Canadiens. Jesperi scored his first goal as a Hurricane in the midst of a night of being booed. As I said on Twitter, I get it but still think it is unfortunate that he will become the focal point of...
by Matt Karash | Oct 17, 2021 | The Drive Home
Following same form as game 1, below are quick hitter type notes on the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night. At the team level In total, the game was a modest step down from the season-opener. The Canes were not horrible,...
