Cary, NC — For the first time since moving to Raleigh, the Carolina Hurricanes will be in the playoffs for the third consecutive year after stealing a point in a 4-3 overtime loss against last season’s Stanley Cup runner-up, Dallas Stars.
Cary, NC — Both the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers were tied for first place before this 2-game series.
Cary, NC — Coach Rod Brind’Amour said it best after they got a point Monday. Based on the Canes’ play through 2 periods, they probably didn’t deserve it, but he was happy with the team’s typical never say die attitude.
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 — Major League Fishing, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, is set to visit three Triangle lakes and reserviors from April 9-14 for the kickoff of the second-annual General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops.
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.