Recap: Special Teams Propels Canes To Game 3 Victory
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Key Points:
- The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series, powered by two power play goals and a shorthanded goal.
- Jordan Staal scored the opening goal on a power play and contributed to another special teams goal, helping Carolina take the lead twice in the game.
- Frederik Andersen made 18 saves on 19 shots, securing his seventh consecutive win as the Hurricanes' goaltender.
- Andrei Svechnikov and Nikolaj Ehlers added insurance goals in the third period, sealing the victory for Carolina.
- Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour emphasized the importance of focus and leadership as the team looks to maintain momentum with a 3-0 series lead heading into Game 4.
