CAR PPG (4:57) – Jordan Staal (7), assisted by Justin Faulk (15), Victor Rask (14)
The Carolina Hurricanes struck early on the man advantage. Staal drove to the net, and he flipped the puck under the arm of rookie goalie Matthew Murray, giving the Canes a 1-0 lead.
CAR PPG (14:56) – John-Michael Liles (1), assisted by Brett Pesce (7)
On their 3rd powerplay of the period, the Carolina Hurricanes were able to increase their lead.