It was a busy day for the Carolina Hurricanes. First off, they claimed center Noah Philp off the waiver wire then they announced that goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov would undergo surgery, which would probably knock him out for the rest of the season. Next up, they had to take on the New York Rangers who were […]
It was a busy day for the Carolina Hurricanes.
First off, they claimed center Noah Philp off the waiver wire then they announced that goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov would undergo surgery, which would probably knock him out for the rest of the season.
Next up, they had to take on the New York Rangers who were looking to improve their excellent record on the road.
After a hard fought, tight game throughout, the Canes eventually pulled out the win, 3-2 as Jackson Blake tipped in the game-winner with just 12 seconds left in the extra period.
The game started out with New York getting a couple of odd man rushes that goalie Brandon Bussi was able to stop.
Bussi played another excellent game and it sure appears he is the team’s undisputed, number one goalie at this point.
The win moved him to a 13-1-1 record. He has an NHL best 2.08 GAA and a save percentage of .911.
The Rangers took a 1-0 lead during a powerplay opportunity just a minute and change into the game.
The Canes tied it up with a Sebastian Aho powerplay goal later in the period. It was Aho’s 14th goal of the season. He leads the team with 35 points in 38 games played.
The Rangers would take the lead once again in the second but Jordan Martinook deflected a shot in front of the net to tie things up in the third.
The Canes drew a penalty in the overtime period and Brind’Amour put four forwards out to get the job done.
It took them until 12 seconds were left, but Blake tipped in an Aho shot for the win.
The win kept the Hurricanes at first place in the East with a 24-11-3 record good for 51 points.
They traveled to Pittsburgh right after the game and will battle the Penguins on Tuesday night.
Brind’Amour has shaken up the lines a lot due to the multiple injuries.
Alexander Nikishin had been paired with Sean Walker the past two games and again had a team high ice time. This game it was 24:17
The coach also moved Logan Stankoven from second line center, to first line winger while Jesperi Kotkaniemi moved to second line center.
Brind’Amour switched Stankovan with Eric Robinson in the third period.
When asked about the change after the game, the coach said “The speed and the size, he’s effective.”
I asked coach about changing Stankoven to the wing position from center and apparently it is just a temporary change.
“Well, we’re missing ”Jarvy”. Obviously, he’s a very talented player. It makes sense to put him in that spot, somewhere. And obviously we are shuffling all the time but I see him as being center here once everyone is healthy.“
Check out the post game interviews here-
Game Summary – https://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20252026/GS020608.HTM
Event Summary – https://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20252026/ES020608.HTM
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