Jacob Markström’s evening was gloomy.
Carolina Hurricanes opened a playoff series against the New Jersey Devils with a 4-1 win, but the headlines rose Jacob Markström Mixing with paint.
The Swedish star guard tried to whip in the third round of a racket on the mask Carolina Andrei Svetšnikovbut the blow hit the scene skating Cody to Glass. Glass sank into the ice in his pain and did not return to the trough.
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New Jersey also lost a defender in the opening game Brenden Dillon. In addition Luke Hughes He was injured in the final round, but he was still able to return to the trough.
The match was gloomy for visitors in every way, as the home team was clearly on the neck. In addition to the goals, Carolina won, for example, shots of 45-24, 4.58-2.44 with a goal and dangerous goals 20-9.
– We have to work more and get to the finish. They are strong, fighting hard and struggling. We know that. We have a game plan, but we just have to do it better, Devils Timo Meier pondered after the game On the NHL website.
Carolina’s biggest hero was the number one star Logan Stankoven (2+0). Also the goalkeeper selected as the second star Frederik Andersen There was a man in place. He fought 23 reels. The third star was named the opening goal hit Jale chatfield.
The Finns of Carolina Jesperi Kotkaniemi got himself one input point but Sebastian Aho and New Jersey Erik Haula were left without power points.
Carolina’s victory was not a big surprise, as it set out as a clear favorite in the series.
The pre -favorites also kept their tops in the other two matches last night, as Toronto took the opening game to Ottawa 6-2 and Vegas kept the Minnesota 4-2.
Ottawan Nikolas Matinpalo Played just over 11 minutes in his playoff debut.
Devils guard Jacob Markström was in trouble in the opening game. Aop