They tried to “Canes” that one, they really did.
The Carolina Hurricanes saw their 3-1 lead evaporate in the second period, but found the back of the net three more times after the Toronto Maple Leafs’ tying goal. It was the kind of consistent performance the Canes have lacked lately; they scored early and often to get ahead of the high-scoring pace the Leafs typically like to play.
Scott Darling stopping 31 shots against the League’s highest-scoring offense doesn’t hurt, either.
Start on Time, Convert Your Chances
After slow starts in the past two games doomed the Hurricanes from the get-go, the team came out with a greater sense of urgency, potting two goals and firing 10 shots on Frederik Anderson before the game was even seven minutes old.