The 4-1 loss to Detroit on Thursday was the Carolina Hurricanes’ seventh loss in nine games, on the heels of four wins in five that inflamed the passions of the Canes’ fanbase and gave supporters of the team hope that perhaps this is to be the year where the franchise’s horrible playoff drought is ended. A win over the Pittsburgh Penguins is only the start of what the Carolina Hurricanes need to do to repair the damage done to their season over the last fortnight.
Coach Rod Brind’Amour could start by finally caving to fans, and giving rookie scoring sensation Andrei Svechnikov his chance to shine.