Sometimes, all it takes is one. The Carolina Hurricanes took Game 1 of their second round series 1-0 over the New York Islanders after Jordan Staal’s overtime goal just minutes into the extra frame. Petr Mrazek was perfect, stopping all 31 shots he faced.
If the first period was any indication of how this series will shape up, buckle in. Both teams came out skating hard and each had a physical game with the advantage to the well-rested Islanders. In the first five minutes, the Hurricanes controlled the play, pestering Robin Lehner with shots and sustaining offensive pressure in the Islanders zone.