In a thrilling matchup, the Carolina Hurricanes emerged victorious against the New Jersey Devils with a 5-2 win, showcasing a strong performance in the third period where they scored four goals. Jackson Blake ignited the scoring with a power-play goal, followed by two goals from Jack Roslovic, and contributions from Dmitry Orlov and Sebastian Aho. This victory allowed Carolina to split the home-and-home series after the Devils had claimed a win the previous night.
The game marked a significant milestone for Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour, who became the fastest coach to reach 300 wins in NHL history, achieving this feat in just 488 games. The Devils, who were aiming for a four-game winning streak, saw their momentum halted as they allowed three goals in a short span during the third period. Despite a solid performance from goalie Jake Allen, who made 37 saves, the Devils struggled to contain the Hurricanes' offensive surge.
Key moments included a five-minute major penalty assessed to New Jersey’s Timo Meier for a hit on Martin Necas, which allowed Carolina to capitalize on the power play. The Devils will look to bounce back in their upcoming game against Anaheim, while the Hurricanes are set to face Columbus.
