Carolina’s quest for an 82-game season with zero regulation losses ceased on Sunday night in Winnipeg.
It was nice while it lasted, but now it’s onto the next challenge.
That has been the Hurricanes’ mentality through the first two weeks of the season. They’re focused on what’s most important: the present. They’re worried about the next goal, and making sure they score it. They’re worried about the next game, and making sure they win it.
This new team “culture” has led to early success for Rod Brind’Amour and his fourth-youngest roster in the NHL.