It’s the third game in three days, second of back to back games in Carolina and one that follows an emotional Red Wings victory. A loss, combined with a regulation Boston win/Toronto earning one point officially ends the playoff streak.
Top of mind, Hurricanes goalie Eddie Lack took a hard hit as Athanasiou drove the net on the overtime winning goal last night. It resulted in a frightening scene with Lack laying motionless upward of five minutes as both teams huddled in concerned silence around him.
He was stretchered off, giving a thumbs up exuding a massive cheer from the PNC Arena crowd and massive sigh of relief from the hockey world.