Carolina Hurricanes: Three keys to big game in Sunrise
By Conor Power
Stars need to shine tonight
When you’re playing against one of the best teams in the NHL, you have to assume that this is going to be a night where the game is decided based on the skill of a few individuals. This is when you need the players you pay big money to come up huge for you and your hockey club. I talk about them a lot, but Carolina’s stars need to wake up.
One, in particular, has gone silent since the first game against Chicago, and as the team’s top earner, you need Sebastian Aho to show up in a game like this. This is the kind of game you pay him to take over and ensure you take a win from. This is where Aho can go from being a star player to one of the league’s best. Dominate a big game for your team, and you’ll be talked about league-wide.
If he’s got a head-on match-up with Florida’s first line, it’s not going to be an easy night. That’s a tough lock to pick for anyone, but Aho needs to come through for the Hurricanes. He is the best player on the team and he’s gone quiet since the first Chicago game. He now gets a chance to play against a team he dominates whenever they meet.
Aho was 21 points in 20 games against Florida. If he continues that tonight, Carolina could find themselves joint at the top of the NHL record books. Sebastian Aho is good enough to decide if his team wins or loses a game, and he could be the difference if he is at his brilliant best tonight in the Sunshine state.
As for now, that’s it for this. If you cannot watch tonight’s game, join us over on Twitter as we talk about the events. It’s a big game for the Canes tonight, and 2 points see them set a new record. Mike Maniscalco and Tripp Tracy will be waiting for you on Bally Sports South at 6 PM EST for puck drop, but until next time, stay safe, and LET’S GO CANES!