News & Observer · Jan 28, 2017
Hurricanes look to regroup over break
It’s only a weekend break, a few days away from the game, but the Carolina Hurricanes have much to ponder.
The Canes have lost five straight games, all in regulation. With the NHL taking time off for the All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, the Canes sit at 21-20-7, seven points out of playoff position in the Eastern Conference with 49 points.
A year ago, the Canes were 21-19-8 after 48 games and in the midst of their best stretch of the season — a 10-3-3 surge that began in early January with back-to-back wins over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Their longest regulation losing streak during the season was three games.
But that was last year. What needs to change after the All-Star break?