Game 1: Montreal Canadiens
Power play conversion: 1-for-3 (33%)
The Hurricanes were still a bit of a mixed bag on Thursday night, though the effort was visible. Passes, while not perfect, looked sharp. When they were able to maintain possession, their puck movement was good. There were still a few telegraphed plays, but there were signs of improvement.
With Montreal shorthanded following a faceoff violation, the Carolina Hurricanes set to work. While not played without fault, they managed to pressure the Canadiens late. With crisp passing opening up a lane, Hamilton fired a one-timer on net that Necas deftly deflected past Carey Price, putting the Hurricanes up 2-0.
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The Carolina Hurricanes power play showed much-needed signs of life in the season opener, but could they carry that momentum forward?