The New Jersey Devils lost to the Carolina Hurricanes after a tough match 4-5.
Derek Stepan (21) rattled the Devils net twice. AOP / USA TODAY Sports
The incredible winning streak of the Carolina Hurricanes already stretched to eleven games. The New Jersey Devils, who were wild at the beginning of the season but faded in recent weeks, bowed on their home ice in the Metropolitan division’s top match after a hard-fought game.
– New year, same results, Hurricanes rejoiced on their Twitter account.
Sebastian Aho scored a goal and received an assist by Martin Necas to shoot for yv equalizer at the end of the final set.
Aho’s balance after 30 matches is 30 (12+18) points.
Antti Raanta stopped all three Devils forwards. The only scorer was Andrei Svetshnikov.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi led by the Hurricanes foursome was sharp on the offensive end and scored two goals. Kotkaniemi initiated the opening hit of the match by sending his platform by Stefan Noesen and Derek Stepan to a superior attack.
Kotkaniemi’s balance after 37 matches is 13 (6+7) points.
Devils power man was Jesper Bratta nimble Swedish forward who notched three (2+1) points.
Erik Haula recorded an assist by Jack Hughes to master the goal by hitting the puck in the middle area.
Haula’s balance after 37 matches is 16 (2+14) points.