With both teams locked up, needing two points to stay in the closer contention with their division, the Hurricanes picked up a needed win. The Blackhawks’ struggle continues and the Carolina Hurricanes win the game in dominating fashion.
Both the Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes had been on three-game losing streaks, the Blackhawks had trouble at home and the Hurricanes had problems on the road, both teams would finally see the other side. Though both teams needed a win desperately, the Hurricanes pulled through, and it wasn’t even close.
Calvin de Haan was returning to Raleigh for the first time since being a Hurricane, after being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in the offseason.