About Last Night: Canes outclass shorthanded Habs

Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty ImagesWhat is hockey? Is a puck a ball? Who are the Carolina Hurricanes?

All valid questions after the ‘long’ hiatus from Hurricanes hockey, but a four-goal, shutout performance of the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night at PNC Arena may have rejogged some memories.

Despite a slow start to the game, the Canes got it going midway through the first and never looked back as they handled the Habs for three straight periods.

Let’s take a look back at last night:

Special Teams

It’s hard to imagine a better showcasing of special teams than what the Carolina Hurricanes did last night.

Four total goals scored in the game, yet not a single one at even-strength.

And the…