The Carolina Hurricanes are one game from .500 - like, actual .500, not the Disneyfied NHL “.500” - after defeating Pittsburgh 2-1 at PNC Arena on Friday night. Much of what we’ve discussed in recent posts contributed to that win: third-period defense with tight leads, second-period goal production, outstanding goaltending and crashing the crease offensively.
The question now is how do the Canes, and we Caniacs as well, handle this newfound confidence?
And when do we mention “the streak?” Or do we ever, lest we curse it?
Well, to put it in less jinxing terms, I can say that the Canes are now 7-1-0 in the last eight games.