The Carolina Hurricanes continued to dig even deeper into their bag of magic in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, stealing an overtime victory along with home ice from the New York Islanders.
While most expected the series to be filled with tight, defensive games, Friday’s 1-0 outcome certainly featured enough chances to be 3-3 headed to overtime instead of 0-0. But with the opening salvo fired by Jordan Staal in the extra session, the Canes assured themselves of returning to their fans in Raleigh at worst with a 1-1 series.