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Carolina Hurricanes: Takeaways from Big Win Against Minnesota Wild

By Matthew Nidiffer

RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 07: Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates to the bench with teammates to celebrate a goal during an NHL game against the Minnesota Wild on December 7, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 07: Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates to the bench with teammates to celebrate a goal during an NHL game against the Minnesota Wild on December 7, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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RALEIGH, NC – DECEMBER 07: Petr Mrazek #34 of the Carolina Hurricanes crouches in the crease to protect the net as teammate Trevor van Riemsdyk #57 creates traffic with Victor Rask #49 of the Minnesota Wild during an NHL game on December 7, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – DECEMBER 07: Petr Mrazek #34 of the Carolina Hurricanes crouches in the crease to protect the net as teammate Trevor van Riemsdyk #57 creates traffic with Victor Rask #49 of the Minnesota Wild during an NHL game on December 7, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

2. Did the Canes Play Solid Defense In Front of Their Goalie?

Ab. So. Lutely. The Carolina Hurricanes played an incredibly solid defensive game after a relatively sluggish start that saw the Minnesota Wild pull ahead just four shifts into the game.

During the first period, the Carolina Hurricanes not only tied the game and got back the lead, but they held the Minnesota Wild to just 7 shots by the end of the period.

The second period was much of the same; Minnesota scored one goal, this time registering 10 shots on goal. The third period saw Minnesota register 7 shots on goal again, but were unable to score in the third period.

The Carolina Hurricanes played incredibly solid defense in front of Mrazek last night; Jaccob Slavin, Dougie Hamilton, (noted offensive defenseman) Joel Edmundson, Brett Pesce & Co. managed to keep a ton of high-danger chances at bay, and were able to break up plays long before they even posed a threat to Mrazek.

The scoreline definitely shows a marked improvement in defense, especially over the Canes last game, a 3-2 victory in a shootout over the San Jose Sharks. Now, let’s talk about the patience the Carolina Hurricanes showed in last night’s matchup.

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