The Carolina Hurricanes also won the second game of their quarterfinal series in the NHL playoffs against the New Jersey Devils.
The Carolina Hurricanes also won the second game of their quarterfinal series in the NHL playoffs against the New Jersey Devils. Carolina won 6-1 (0-0, 4-0, 2-1) at home on Friday (local time). The ice hockey team from North Carolina had already won the first game 5:1.
Jesper Kotkaniemi put the Hurricanes ahead after a scoreless first period with two goals early in the second. After conceding two more goals in the middle third, the Devils took their Swiss goalkeeper Akira Schmid out of the gate. At the other end, Carolina goalkeeper Frederik Andersen saved 28 of the 29 shots on his goal.
Devils having a strong season
Meanwhile, Devils head coach Lindy Ruff is one of the three finalists for NHL Coach of the Year. The Devils ended the season with the most wins and points in their club’s history, after being the fifth-weakest team in the league last year.