Carolina Hurricanes: Takeaways from OT Loss in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, BC - DECEMBER 12: Jacob Markstrom #25 of the Vancouver Canucks makes a save against Brett Pesce #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes during their NHL game at Rogers Arena December 12, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 1-0. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images) /

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VANCOUVER, BC – DECEMBER 12: Vancouver Canucks Goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) makes a save on Carolina Hurricanes Right Wing Martin Necas (88) as Vancouver Canucks Defenseman Jordie Benn (4) defends during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on December 12, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

2. Did the Canes Capitalize on the Powerplay?

Nope. The Canes didn’t capitalize on any of the three powerplay chances they had.

Can Jacob Markstrom just chill for a second?
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) December 13, 2019

Neither did the Vancouver Canucks, but that’s neither here nor there.

The Carolina Hurricanes had many a moment, both man up and during even strength, in which they seemed incredibly close to scoring.

Brace yourself... we've got an AGGRESSIVE GOALIE. pic.twitter.com/V0QpCGyqEX
— NHL (@NHL) December 13, 2019

They just didn’t have the offensive firepower to beat Markstrom when it really counted. Next question, please.

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