The Carolina Hurricanes sent 2021 off in style.
A 4-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night was the cherry on top of a strong year on the ice and everything was looking good.
But then they then opened 2022 like they were hungover.
So thank goodness that the team made sure to hydrate and carb-load the night before, because once the ball got rolling for Carolina, it didn’t stop.
The opening 20 minutes was a brutal headache for the Hurricanes who found themselves in a 3-0 hole despite outshooting the Blue Jackets 18-9 and outchancing them 33-12 in the opening frame.