This year seems different for a lot of reasons. Yes, we’re still hovering right under the cutline going into tonight’s game with the New York Rangers, but reasons for optimism abound. These Carolina Hurricanes are an entirely different beast from past teams – they have great goaltending, scoring in abundance, and an incredible team spirit.
But what are the reasons for the team’s amazing record in 2019?
The defense rests
The Carolina Hurricanes blueline has been pretty steady all year. Through Dec. 31, the team had allowed 109 goals, which ranked sixth in the league.