Recap: Canes Crush Cats In Historic Fashion

Recap: Canes Crush Cats In Historic Fashion

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Key Points:

  • The Carolina Hurricanes dominated the Florida Panthers 9-1, with Nikolaj Ehlers scoring a hat trick and the team setting a record with nine multi-point performances.
  • Carolina took an early lead and maintained pressure throughout the game, capitalizing on power plays and strong physical play to pull away decisively in the third period.
  • Goalie Brandon Bussi made 15 saves on 16 shots, securing his 17th win in 21 career starts for the Hurricanes.
  • Coach Rod Brind'Amour highlighted the team's persistence and effective power play as key factors in breaking through against the Panthers, while Ehlers emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum and playing direct to the net.
  • The Hurricanes aim to carry this