New Life -- Canes Tie up Series with 2-1 Win in OT
The Carolina Hurricanes even the series against the New Jersey Devils with a 2-1 win in OT.
| Final - 4.17.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| New Jersey Devils | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Stories
Series Tied: Devils Lose to Carolina in Overtime, 2-1
The Carolina Hurricanes were able to steal Game 2 at the Rock from the New Jersey Devils tonight. This recap details how it happened and what doomed the Devils.
Round 1 Game 2 Preview: Devils vs. Carolina
This preview of Game 2 between Carolina and New Jersey emphasizes that the Devils don't have to change their plans - but Carolina needs find something successful quickly.
The Time is Now for Eric Staal - Game 2 Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils meet for game two of their best of seven series. The Canes need their best player to "be their best player".
The Key Word for Game 2: CALM
With Game 2 on the horizon, the winner of the game will likely be the calmer team.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, New Jersey Power-Play Goal - Zach Parise (2), from Paul Martin and Patrik Elias at 10:44. 2, Carolina Power-Play Goal - Eric Staal (1), from Ray Whitney and Sergei Samsonov at 19:35. Penalties - Erik Cole, Carolina (roughing), 7:44; Tim Gleason, Carolina (unsportsmanlike conduct), 7:44; Colin White, New Jersey (unsportsmanlike conduct), 7:44; Rod Brind`Amour, Carolina (high-sticking), 9:46; Tuomo Ruutu, Carolina (charging), 12:03; Travis Zajac, New Jersey (goaltender interference), 12:48; Travis Zajac, New Jersey (hooking), 18:53. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Joni Pitkanen, Carolina (cross-checking), 5:27; Rod Brind`Amour, Carolina (hooking), 14:16. |
| Third Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Joni Pitkanen, Carolina (roughing), 2:12; Dainius Zubrus, New Jersey (interference), 11:58. |
| Overtime |
| - 3, Carolina Goal - Tim Gleason (1), from Joe Corvo at 2:40. |
Shots on Goal:
Carolina 9 + 11 + 7 + 5 = 32.
New Jersey 11 + 11 + 12 + 0 = 34.
Power Play Conversion: Carolina 1-3. New Jersey 1-6.
Goaltenders: Carolina, Cam Ward 1-34-.971. New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 2-32-.938.
Referees: Mike Hasenfratz, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Lonnie Cameron, Greg Devorski
Power Play Conversion: Carolina 1-3. New Jersey 1-6.
Goaltenders: Carolina, Cam Ward 1-34-.971. New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 2-32-.938.
Referees: Mike Hasenfratz, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Lonnie Cameron, Greg Devorski
