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Carolina Hurricanes: 5 takeaways from win over Maple Leafs

By Andrew Miller

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 26: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Ron Hainsey (2) with a nifty backhand pass in front of Carolina Hurricanes right wing Sebastian Aho (20). Toronto Maple Leafs VS Carolina Panthers during 1st period action in NHL regular season play at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 26: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Ron Hainsey (2) with a nifty backhand pass in front of Carolina Hurricanes right wing Sebastian Aho (20). Toronto Maple Leafs VS Carolina Panthers during 1st period action in NHL regular season play at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 26: Josh Jooris #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes is congratulated by his teammates after scoring on the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at the Air Canada Centre on October 26, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 26: Josh Jooris #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes is congratulated by his teammates after scoring on the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at the Air Canada Centre on October 26, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images) /

2. Josh Jooris sparks huge fourth line effort

The fourth line did more than just put forward the only player on either squad to score multiple goals in this matchup. They also played a huge role in killing off one Toronto powerplay. Few fans expect much out of this group as well.

Aside from the two goals from Jooris, Joakim Nordstrom also registered one point. There were some rough moments for Nordstrom, but he’s one of the hardest working players for the Canes each and every night.

Marcus Kruger is also starting to find his way with Nordstrom and Jooris. Once Lee Stempniak returns from injury, one of these three fourth liners could be scratched on a regular basis. Yet, the effort the Canes are getting out of them right now is irreplaceable.

When any team can get this sort of production from the fourth line, it becomes very easy to win games. The Leafs also got a solid effort from their fourth line as well, especially since Dominic Moore scored one goal. Carolina’s fourth line was better, though.

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