Hurricanes Hand Canadiens Their Fifth Straight Loss in Tough 4-1 Battle
Alright, hockey fans, let’s break down what went down in Raleigh last night. The Montreal Canadiens continue to struggle as their winless streak stretched to five games after a tough 4-1 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes. It was a game that started with a flash of hope for the Habs, but Carolina quickly took control and never looked back.
The Canadiens actually struck first—and fast. Just 23 seconds into the game, Josh Anderson found the back of the net with a one-timer from between the circles, giving Montreal an early 1-0 lead. But that joy was short-lived. Carolina’s Jackson Blake responded immediately—just 18 seconds later—with a deflection goal that ricocheted off not one, but two Canadiens skaters before slipping past goaltender Sam Montembeault. Talk about a tough break.
After that, it was all Hurricanes. The second period was where the game truly shifted. First, Taylor Hall put Carolina ahead with a power-play goal, marking his 17th of the season and continuing his hot streak—five goals in his last three games. Then, just over two minutes later, Sebastian Aho doubled the lead with a slick one-timer from the right circle. That goal, his 27th of the season, made it 3-1, and from that point on, Montreal was chasing the game.
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Even when the Canadiens had chances, they just couldn’t generate much offensively. They managed only seven shots on goal through the first two periods—four in the first and three in the second. That’s simply not enough pressure against a team as strong as Carolina. Meanwhile, Frederik Andersen held firm for the Hurricanes, making 14 saves and never really looking threatened after the opening minutes.
To cap things off, Andrei Svechnikov, who had just returned to the lineup after missing seven games, sealed the deal with an empty-netter in the final minute. That wrapped up a dominant performance for Carolina, securing their 10th win in their last 12 games.
For Montreal, this loss was a tough one. Not only did it extend their skid, but it also dropped them into a tie for the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference with Columbus and the New York Rangers. With playoff hopes on the line, they’ll need to bounce back quickly.
The Canadiens won’t have much time to dwell on this one—they’re heading straight to Florida for a Sunday matchup against the Panthers. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes, firmly in second place in the Metropolitan Division, will look to keep rolling when they host the New York Islanders next.
So, what do you think? Can Montreal turn things around, or are they in danger of slipping further out of the playoff race? Either way, things are heating up as we head into the final stretch of the season!
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