The Carolina Hurricanes emerged victorious with a stunning 6-0 shutout victory. While the entire team put in a solid performance, several players stood out for their exceptional contributions to the win.
One of the biggest talking points from the game was the impact of defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere on the powerplay. Before the trade deadline, the Hurricanes were ranked 23rd in the league in powerplay percentage at 19.3%. However, after acquiring Gostisbehere and playing two games with him in the lineup, the Hurricanes’ powerplay has undergone a dramatic improvement and is now ranked 13th in the league at 22%.