The Hurricanes own the shot and hit advantages, but Boston’s power-play strike has the game tied 1-1 after two periods.
Carolina and Boston are tied 1-1 after two periods, with the Hurricanes leading 21-11 in shots and 19-7 in hits. Jackson Blake has Carolina’s goal (1G, 0A, 1 point, 4 shots, +1, 2 hits), while Nikolaj Ehlers has an assist (0G, 1A, 1 point, 2 shots, +1, 1 hit). Pavel Zacha has Boston’s power-play goal (1G, 0A, 1 point, 1 shot, even, 1 PPG); Elias Lindholm and David Pastrnak each have an assist, with 0 shots apiece. Jeremy Swayman has stopped 20 of 21 shots (.952) and Pyotr Kochetkov has saved 10 of 11 (.909), keeping the score level despite Carolina’s shot advantage.
Key Performers
Jackson Blake, CAR: 1G, 0A, 1 point, 4 SOG, +1, 2 hits Pavel Zacha, BOS: 1G, 0A, 1 point, 1 SOG, 1 PPG Swayman: 20/21 saves (.952); Kochetkov: 10/11 saves (.909)