Carolina Hurricanes: 3 Keys to Game 2 Victory Against Boston Bruins

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BOSTON, MA – MAY 9: Head coach Rod Brind’Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes talks with his team during the third period against the Boston Bruins in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 9, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images) /

2. Stay Out of the Penalty Box

Penalties have been a huge thorn in the side of the Hurricanes, going all the way back to the regular season. With a penalty kill percentage of 73.2% this postseason, the Hurricanes absolutely have to stay out of the box.

"What makes him such a special player and what hurts him is exactly that he cares too much."

-- Rod Brind'Amour discusses Jordan Staal having trouble getting past penalty in Game 1 and what defines the veteran as a player.@NHLCanes | #TakeWarning pic.twitter.com/oyG3X3lUDW
— Bally Sports: Canes (@CanesOnBally) May 11, 2019

The Boston Bruins boast a 30% powerplay conversion rate, the highest of any team this postseason. As evidence by their two powerplay goals 28 seconds apart in Game 1, the Bruins have no problem scoring on the powerplay, and will do everything they can tonight to draw as many penalties as possible.

"Just stay focused all game. Don't take any penalties, play hard and play our game."

-- Andrei Svechnikov catches up with @mikemaniscalco to discuss @NHLCanes' focus for Game 2 vs. Bruins.#TakeWarning | #StanleyCup Playoffs pic.twitter.com/tNyhyBZa4V
— Bally Sports: Canes (@CanesOnBally) May 11, 2019

The Hurricanes play a much better 5 on 5 game than the rest of the teams in the playoffs, which leads us to our final key to the game: continue dominating during 5 on 5 play.

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