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Carolina Hurricanes: Takeaways from a Complete Game Against Nashville

By Christopher Highe

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 9: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on March 9, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/NHL/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 9: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on March 9, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/NHL/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 9: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on March 9, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/NHL/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 9: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on March 9, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/NHL/Getty Images) /

The Carolina Hurricanes steal a road win in Tennessee and stay in the playoff race.

The Carolina Hurricanes, despite a questionable call from the situation room in Toronto, pull off a 4-1 win in Smashville. Before I go much further, I’m going to address that call now. There was clear goalie interference on Nashville’s first-period game-tying goal by all replays that we, as fans watching the Fox Sports-Carolinas feed, could see. Color Analyst Tripp Tracey even stated it was a clear-cut case.

However, according to Toronto, it wasn’t the case. Much to the dismay of Canes fans, and Rod Brind’Amour. I’m not one to play the zebra card but in this case? It was absolutely the wrong call. I can only imagine what John Tortorella’s response would have been in Rod’s shoes.

End rant. The game itself was exhilarating, with incredible plays by both teams throughout regulation. It was also a record-setting game for the Hurricanes. Sophomore forward, Andrei Svechnikov has registered his second eight or more point streak this season, making him the only other in Whalers or Hurricanes franchise history to do so.

The last player to do so is Seattle General Manager and former Hurricane, Ron Francis (1982-83).

Sebastian Aho also continues to mark his place in the franchise books as well, with thirty-three goals in the first fifty-eight games of a season. The only player ahead of him is Jordan Staal‘s older brother, Eric Staal. Aho is currently on pace for seventy-nine points this season, while Svechnikov is on pace for seventy-six, doubling his point total from last season.

Now, as exciting as the records and Rod’s reaction to the good goal call are, let’s see how the Canes stacked up against my keys for victory!

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