Hurricanes Surge Past Devils to Take 2-0 Series Lead in Style
Wow, what a game last night in Raleigh! The Carolina Hurricanes are putting on a show in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they’ve just taken a commanding 2-0 lead over the New Jersey Devils after a 3-1 win in Game 2. Let’s talk about what went down.
First off, hats off to Frederik Andersen — the guy was rock solid between the pipes. He stopped 25 shots, keeping Carolina steady even when the Devils tried to turn up the pressure. And speaking of pressure, Carolina’s defense was dialed in, blocking lanes and forcing New Jersey to take lower-quality shots for most of the night.
Now, let’s rewind to the first period. The Devils actually came out swinging and got on the board early. Jesper Bratt capitalized on a rebound right in front of the net after Erik Haula’s initial shot was turned aside. That gave New Jersey a 1-0 lead just under four minutes into the game — not the start Canes fans were hoping for, but don’t worry, that didn’t last long.
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Carolina came out with serious energy in the second. Around the three-minute mark, Shayne Gostisbehere fired a shot that was initially stopped, but he stuck with the play and buried the rebound to tie it up. That goal flipped the momentum fast.
Then came the turning point — a short-handed goal from Jordan Martinook. It was a beauty. He took a pass from Dmitry Orlov near center ice, skated in with speed, and ripped a snapshot right over Jacob Markstrom’s glove from the left circle. Boom — 2-1 Canes, and the crowd at Lenovo Center was absolutely electric.
The Devils tried to rally, but Carolina kept things tight and disciplined. Then, with just 37 seconds left, Seth Jarvis sealed the deal with an empty-netter, making it a 3-1 final. That was all she wrote for Game 2.
It’s also worth noting that New Jersey was without defensemen Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon, both out due to injuries from Game 1. Their absence was definitely felt, especially in trying to contain Carolina’s speed and transition game.
So now, the series heads to New Jersey for Game 3 on Friday. The Hurricanes are up 2-0 and playing with confidence, but the Devils are a scrappy team — don’t expect them to roll over. This series is heating up fast.
Let’s see if Carolina can keep the momentum rolling, or if the Devils bounce back on home ice. Either way, this one’s far from over.
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