Carolina Hurricanes: Takeaways from Game 2 Loss to Bruins

Last night’s game was yet another tough loss for the Carolina Hurricanes. Here’s what happened.

The Carolina Hurricanes dropped Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals 6-2 to the Boston Bruins. Last night’s game was extremely tough to watch and frustrating for both fans and players alike.

There isn’t much to be said about the Hurricanes’ play throughout. They were outmatched by the Boston Bruins at almost every turn. Whether it was a loose puck battle, an attempt at establishing the forecheck, or an attempt to clear the puck from their own zone, the Bruins beat the Hurricanes the majority of the time.

The Bruins scored two goals in each period, while the Hurricanes scored the final two goals of the game. Not much can be taken away from this stinker of a game, but their are a few positives to be had.

After riding the high of sweeping the New York Islanders in Round 2, losing two straight games is a tough pill to swallow. Each period of Game 2 showed a unique challenge or obstacle that was set in the Hurricanes” path. Let’s look at why the Hurricanes weren’t able to overcome the majority of them.