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Carolina Hurricanes Dominate on Home Ice with Gostisbehere Powerplay Revival, Teravainen Hatty, and Andersen Shutout

By Harvey Ashner

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 30: Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Carolina Hurricanes exits the ice following their 6-2 defeat in Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at PNC Arena on May 30, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 30: Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Carolina Hurricanes exits the ice following their 6-2 defeat in Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at PNC Arena on May 30, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /
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The Carolina Hurricanes emerged victorious with a stunning 6-0 shutout victory. While the entire team put in a solid performance, several players stood out for their exceptional contributions to the win.

One of the biggest talking points from the game was the impact of defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere on the powerplay. Before the trade deadline, the Hurricanes were ranked 23rd in the league in powerplay percentage at 19.3%. However, after acquiring Gostisbehere and playing two games with him in the lineup, the Hurricanes’ powerplay has undergone a dramatic improvement and is now ranked 13th in the league at 22%. Gostisbehere has made a significant impact in reviving the team’s powerplay, and Hurricanes fans will be hoping that can be maintained at this level of play going forward. Gostisbehere recorded 1 Goal and 2 Assists.

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 05: Shayne Gostisbehere #41 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates during the first period of the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at PNC Arena on March 05, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 05: Shayne Gostisbehere #41 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates during the first period of the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at PNC Arena on March 05, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

Another standout performer in the game was forward Tuevo Teravainen, who completed a hat trick in what was a brilliant individual performance. Teravainen’s goals were a testament to his clinical finishing ability, and he was deservedly awarded the first star of the game.

Meanwhile, Hurricanes goaltender Frederick Andersen had a shutout in what was a commanding display of goalkeeping. Andersen made several important saves to keep the Lightning at bay, and his performance was crucial in securing the Hurricanes’ victory.

Finally, it is worth mentioning the impressive performance of center Jesperi Kotkaniemi, who had a career-high of five points, recorded 1 Goal, and 4 Assists. Kotkaniemi’s strong playmaking ability was on full display as he helped set up several of the Hurricanes’ goals.

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 05: Frederik Andersen #31 and Jesperi Kotkaniemi #82 of the Carolina Hurricanes react following their 6-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at PNC Arena on March 05, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 05: Frederik Andersen #31 and Jesperi Kotkaniemi #82 of the Carolina Hurricanes react following their 6-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at PNC Arena on March 05, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

Overall, this was a fantastic win for the Carolina Hurricanes, and the team will be hoping to build on this momentum going forward. With the likes of Gostisbehere, Teravainen, Andersen, and Kotkaniemi all playing at such a high level, the Hurricanes will be a team to watch as we approach the business end of the NHL season.

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