Carolina Hurricanes: Takeaways from Home Loss to Anaheim

By Matthew Nidiffer | Jan 18, 2020

RALEIGH, NC - JANUARY 17: Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Carolina Hurricanes battles for the puck with Carter Rowney #24 of the Anaheim Ducks during an NHL game on January 17, 2020 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

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RALEIGH, NC – JANUARY 17: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes pokes the puck to keep it deep in the zone during an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks on January 17, 2020 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

RALEIGH, NC – JANUARY 17: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes pokes the puck to keep it deep in the zone during an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks on January 17, 2020 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

2. Did the Canes Score on the Powerplay?

Nope, but they didn’t really have very many opportunities.

The Anaheim Ducks committed two penalties on the Canes last night; one on Rickard Rakell for tripping in the 1st period, and the other on Ryan Getzlaf for slashing in the 3rd period.

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As mentioned before, Dougie Hamilton’s presence was sorely missed tonight, especially on the powerplay.

Jaccob Slavin replaced him on the first unit, and did well, but Slavin just doesn’t have the scoring touch that Dougie brings.

Last night may be the exception to the rule, but it doesn’t change the fact that the Carolina Hurricanes need to start scoring on the man advantage.