Carolina Hurricanes: Keys to Second Straight Game vs. Bolts

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Feb 20, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) is congratulated by center Martin Necas (88) after there win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

After a 4-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night, the Carolina Hurricanes seek two more crucial points against them tonight at PNC Arena.

The Carolina Hurricanes had so many positives on Saturday night. Alex Nedeljkovic‘s first NHL shutout, Vincent Trocheck tying for the team-lead in goals, a stalwart defensive effort, and Andrei Svechnikov getting back on the scoresheet highlight just some of the great things Carolina put on the ice.

All around, the win against Tampa Bay was one of the Hurricanes’ best of the season. They are 2-0 against the Stanley Cup Champs this season and these points are crucial to have heading down the stretch of a 56-game condensed season. The Carolina Hurricanes are now tied for the best start to the season in franchise history with the 2005-06 season (sound familiar?).

Tampa Bay is considered the best team in the league for a reason. They are currently 10-4-1, good for 21 points and 4th in the Discover Central Division. Superstar talent with the likes of Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman, Brayden Point, and Andrei Vasilevskiy allow them to rarely lose games consecutively. Carolina will have their work cut out for them on Monday night against a team disappointed with their effort Saturday.

Here are my keys to Monday night’s tilt against the Tampa Bay Lightning:

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