Cary, NC — After coach Rod Brind’Amour used the word “awful” to describe the teams’ last performance and after a day off on Tuesday, it was back to work with a hard practice on Wednesday last week to address the multitude of issues he (and the Caniacs) saw during the past two games.
Cary, NC — Coach Rod Brind’Amour said it best after Saturday’s game — the Red Wings earned those 2 points.
Cary, NC — The winning 5-2 score of the Canes over the first-place Florida Panthers is no reflection on how the game went. This was a battle, or really, battles.
Cary, NC — Coach Rod Brind’Amour reminded everyone the Dallas Stars, who are in a battle with Nashville, Columbus and Chicago for the fourth and final playoff spot, are virtually the same team that was runner-up for the Stanley Cup last season and know how to win. And win they did.
Cary, NC — The Hurricanes and Chicago Blackhawks split the two-game series in the Windy City with the Hawks taking the first game and the Canes winning the second.
Cary, NC — Martin Necas has been on a tear since the end of January and had a career night on Saturday against the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning. He finished the night with 4 points and a had a hand in all Canes scoring with 2 goals and 2 assists.
Cary, NC — Rod Brind’Amour was steadfast about the Canes’ effort in the two extra time losses in Raleigh, except for the poor start in the first period of the first game.
Cary, NC — The better team won, plain and simple.
Cary, NC — Following a near franchise record-breaking win streak, the Red Wings handed the Canes a tough loss on Tuesday.
Cary, NC — This week, the Canes took on the Nashville Predators at PNC Arena on Tuesday and Thursday, both nights ending in victory and with fan-favorite storm surges.