Acknowledgment of a Gutsy Game
Posted 10:18 AM ET | Comments 0
Since we have not heard anything from Matt, I decided to chime in and get the discussion started.
Last night's win was, I think, defining for this Canes team. After starting a bit slow and giving up a late 1st period goal on an odd man rush, the Hurricanes played an absolutely solid game in. They bided their time and outskated the Devils until the tide turned. Once the game was tied, with some 6 minutes left, I had no doubt that we would hold on for at least a point...Cam and the defense were that solid. Once the PP began after the hook to Jokinen, it seemed inevitable that we would go up and win the game in regulation.
Final note on the playoff picture. I am like many of you and do not want to count chickens. However, we are in fact the hottest team in the NHL with 6 wins in a row and standing on last year's season point total with 4 at home and one on the road remaining. Considering that the lst 3 years have had #8 in the East with 92 points, I would say our chances look very good.
Go Canes
Last night's win was, I think, defining for this Canes team. After starting a bit slow and giving up a late 1st period goal on an odd man rush, the Hurricanes played an absolutely solid game in. They bided their time and outskated the Devils until the tide turned. Once the game was tied, with some 6 minutes left, I had no doubt that we would hold on for at least a point...Cam and the defense were that solid. Once the PP began after the hook to Jokinen, it seemed inevitable that we would go up and win the game in regulation.
Final note on the playoff picture. I am like many of you and do not want to count chickens. However, we are in fact the hottest team in the NHL with 6 wins in a row and standing on last year's season point total with 4 at home and one on the road remaining. Considering that the lst 3 years have had #8 in the East with 92 points, I would say our chances look very good.
Go Canes