Canes Extend Streak and Nip Devils, 2-1
Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils game recap.
| Final - 3.28.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| New Jersey Devils | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils game recap.
Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils game preview
The New Jersey Devils have to battle fatigue, poor discipline, and travel in addition to the hottest team in the league, the Carolina Hurricanes, tonight at the Rock. This is a preview of the game, emphasizing that the Devils need to hustle and need to play with some brains.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, New Jersey Goal - Patrik Elias (31), from Brian Gionta and Bryce Salvador at 18:09. Penalties - Niclas Havelid, New Jersey (holding), 14:25. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Jussi Jokinen, Carolina (hooking), 3:49; Dainius Zubrus, New Jersey (tripping), 7:35; Tim Conboy, Carolina (roughing), 12:54; Colin White, New Jersey (roughing), 12:54. |
| Third Period |
| - 2, Carolina Goal - Sergei Samsonov (16), from Joe Corvo and Rod Brind'Amour at 13:05. 3, Carolina Power-Play Goal - Tuomo Ruutu (24), from Eric Staal and Joe Corvo at 16:26. Penalties - Mike Rupp, New Jersey (high-sticking), 4:21; Paul Martin, New Jersey (hooking), 16:05. |