Powerplay Powers Carolina to 4-2 Win over New Jersey
New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes game recap
| Final - 3.18.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Devils | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Stories
Devils Fall Flat in 4-2 Loss to Carolina Hurricanes
The New Jersey Devils failed on the penalty kill in allowing three power play goals to the Carolina Hurricanes in a 4-2 loss. The game, overall, was a let down after that historic win over Chicago.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Carolina | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Carolina Power-Play Goal - Anton Babchuk (10), from Sergei Samsonov and Rod Brind'Amour at 9:56. Penalties - Bryce Salvador, New Jersey (interference), 8:11; Brendan Shanahan, New Jersey (interference), 19:30. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Carolina Power-Play Goal - Eric Staal (34), from Tuomo Ruutu and Erik Cole at 1:25. 3, New Jersey Power-Play Goal - Zach Parise (41), from Patrik Elias and Brian Rolston at 13:22. 4, Carolina Power-Play Goal - Anton Babchuk (11), from Joni Pitkanen and Tuomo Ruutu at 19:22. Penalties - Ray Whitney, Carolina (hooking), 1:50; Paul Martin, New Jersey (roughing), 7:20; Erik Cole, Carolina (interference), 7:31; Niclas Wallin, Carolina (cross-checking), 12:06; Tim Gleason, Carolina (delay of game), 12:11; Bryce Salvador, New Jersey (interference), 17:54; Bryce Salvador, New Jersey (cross-checking), 19:44. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, Carolina Goal - Sergei Samsonov (15), from Jussi Jokinen and Rod Brind'Amour at 12:14. 6, New Jersey Power-Play Goal - Brian Gionta (17), from Dainius Zubrus and Niclas Havelid at 17:43. Penalties - Dennis Seidenberg, Carolina (interference), 3:37; Chad LaRose, Carolina (holding), 16:51. |
Shots on Goal:
New Jersey 9 + 17 + 17 = 43.
Carolina 18 + 6 + 8 = 32.
Power Play Conversion: New Jersey 2-6. Carolina 3-5.
Goaltenders: New Jersey, Kevin Weekes 4-32-.875. Carolina, Cam Ward 2-43-.953.
Referees: Dennis LaRue, Justin St. Pierre
Linesmen: Derek Amell, Steve Miller
Power Play Conversion: New Jersey 2-6. Carolina 3-5.
Goaltenders: New Jersey, Kevin Weekes 4-32-.875. Carolina, Cam Ward 2-43-.953.
Referees: Dennis LaRue, Justin St. Pierre
Linesmen: Derek Amell, Steve Miller
