With the win over the Dallas Stars on Nov. 13, the Carolina Hurricanes have now picked up eight points in the last five games.
A big win for the Carolina Hurricanes came on Nov. 13 against the Dallas Stars in the third game in four days. Previous to defeating the Stars, the Canes had lost to the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 11 and defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets on Nov. 10. The other win that gives Carolina three wins in four games came over the Florida Panthers at home on Nov. 7.
If the Canes want to get out of the basement in the Metropolitan Division sometime soon, they need to keep doing what they’re doing right now. The Canes came out of this four game stretch with seven points and now have a 7-5-4 record. Carolina is actually now tied with the Philadelphia Flyers for last place in the Metro.
The Canes do have some catch-up to do to pick up some ground on the New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, and Blue Jackets at the top. Baby steps are important right now, though. Defeating a team like the Stars that is firmly in the playoff picture in the Western Conference early in the season is a big step forward.
Head coach Bill Peters will take a four goal win any day of the week, and it will help his squad before they hit the road to face the New York Islanders on Nov. 16. Especially responding from losing a 3-1 lead over the Hawks in the third period with scoring four straight over the Stars to win is very encouraging.
Not only did the Canes take some big steps as a team, the first line did as well.
Here’s 5 takeaways from the Carolina Hurricanes’ victory over the Dallas Stars on Nov. 13.