Carolina Hurricanes: Takeaways from Thrilling Shootout Win over Vegas

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 08: Erik Haula #56 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on February 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images) /

2. Were the Canes Successful on the Powerplay?

Yes, more often than not, surprisingly.

The Carolina Hurricanes ultimately had three powerplays last night; one in the 2nd period from a roughing call on Brayden McNabb, a 4-minute double minor against Zach Whitecloud for high-sticking in the 3rd period, and another 2-minute minor against Tomas Nosek for tripping, also in the 3rd period.

Erik Haula and Martin Necas are who to thank for notching goals on two of the Canes’ three man-advantage situations.

The powerplay still looks rusty at times, and is definitely still sorely missing Dougie Hamilton, but it was nice seeing the Carolina Hurricanes score a few times with more guys on the ice.

I also want to point out that Haydn Fleury scored last night. It wasn’t a powerplay goal, but I will ALWAYS stan a Fleury goal, especially one that is scored on a Fleury. What a beauty.

The special teams markers were huge difference-makers in last night’s tilt; makes you wonder what could’ve become of the rest of those 1-goal loss heartbreakers earlier in the season that saw the Canes squander several powerplay opportunities…

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