Carolina Hurricanes: Three Keys to Victory in Dallas

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Carolina Hurricanes left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) reaches for a puck with Dallas Stars center Mattias Janmark (13) defending during the game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Dallas Stars on February 23, 2019 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. (Photo by Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 06: James Reimer #47 of the Carolina Hurricanes gets ready to make a save against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on February 06, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images) /

3. James Reimer, Again.

This one is wishful thinking, because we all know how Rod Brind’amour’s brain works by now, I think.

James Reimer has, far and away, won the starter’s job if you ask me. We’ll more than likely see Petr Mrazek tonight, who hasn’t been terrible, but his play of late has been left wanting, in a bad way.

Optimus Reim has stolen the show and kept the Carolina Hurricanes in even the rockiest of games here lately. Ride the high until he starts showing signs of faltering which I would be very willing to bet won’t be coming soon.

Some more time on the bench will do more help than harm when it comes to Mrazek rediscovering his game, and sticking with Reimer while he’s hot.

Like I said, this one might be wishful thinking, but if Petr Mrazek lets in another goal on the first shot on goal, I might just lose my mind. Or what’s left of it after this season. Oy.

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