by Matt Karash | Mar 5, 2021 | The Drive Home
The return of (attended) Canes hockey It had been more than a year since the Hurricanes last played on home ice on February 28, 2020, so that was the headline of the game. The 2,924 fans in attendance certainly enjoyed the show, but more so I think the event is...
by Matt Karash | Mar 1, 2021 | The Drive Home
Extra hockey goodness continues As I said on Twitter shortly after the game ended: What is this thing where overtime and shootouts end well seemingly all the time? #Canes — Canes and Coffee (@CanesandCoffee) March 2, 2021 With Monday’s 3-2 overtime win...
by Matt Karash | Feb 26, 2021 | The Drive Home
Shortly after the Hurricanes game ended, I said on Twitter: Disappointing result obviously, but that really was the game @Canes needed to play after 2 losses. They were better team (by modest margin)…Couple posts and the odd deflection off McGinn's stick for...
by Matt Karash | Feb 25, 2021 | The Drive Home
Short recap of the Hurricanes 3-0 loss to the Lightning Whereas the first game of the ongoing four-game series saw the Hurricanes control play and win decisively in a shutout, Wednesday was exactly the opposite. Tampa Bay had the upper hand pretty much from the...
by Matt Karash | Feb 23, 2021 | The Drive Home
The first of my three watch points in may game preview read: 1) Responding to a push back Be it a fast start, more physical play, frustration and old school fisticuffs or a strong push at some point during the game, I would expect Tampa Bay to push back hard at some...
by Matt Karash | Feb 20, 2021 | The Drive Home
After an overtime loss to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, the Hurricanes rebounded quickly with a 5-3 win over the Blackhawks on Friday night at PNC Arena. The 5-3 score looks a bit like some of the other recent high-scoring wins that were loose defensively, but I...