Carolina Hurricanes: Takeaways from Home Overtime Loss to Edmonton Oilers

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes battles Marcus Granlund #60 and Leon Draisaitl #29 of the Edmonton Oilers for the puck during the first period of their game at PNC Arena on February 16, 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes battles Marcus Granlund #60 and Leon Draisaitl #29 of the Edmonton Oilers for the puck during the first period of their game at PNC Arena on February 16, 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 16: Trevor van Riemsdyk #57 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of their game at PNC Arena on February 16, 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 16: Trevor van Riemsdyk #57 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of their game at PNC Arena on February 16, 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

1. Did the Canes Start Strong?

Yes, about as strong as you can start a game that early on.

Trevor van Riemsdyk opened up scoring for the Carolina Hurricanes just 12 seconds into the game with his first goal of the season. The Oilers answered right back, and the 1st period ended in a 1-1 draw.

The Carolina Hurricanes have at least seemingly kicked the trend of giving up the first goal, even if they did let up the equalizer a few minutes later.

The Carolina Hurricanes may have started strong, but they ended up chasing the game throughout the 2nd period and into the 3rd period.

The Canes tied the game up at 3-3 in the 3rd period to force overtime, where they eventually would whiff on several chances to end the game, ultimately leading to the Oilers notching one past James Reimer to secure the win.

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