Game Analysis: Vs. Tampa Bay, At Washington
Game Analysis from Carolina's first two games, including a struggling penalty kill and Jeff Skinner's early sophomore success.
| Final - 10.7.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Stories
Game 1: Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes
The Tampa Bay Lightning won their season opener in Raleigh, NC, against the Carolina Hurricanes. But despite the 5-1 score, it wasn't all sunlight and roses.
Carolina Drops Season Opener: Lightning 5, Hurricanes 1
Carolina Drops Season Opener: Lightning 5, Hurricanes 1
Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes: 181 days in the making
Tonight's Game 1 is built on the bitterness of the loss in Game 82.
Season Premiere; Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes preview
As a new season begins, it's hard to dismiss the idea of continuity with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Clicks and Clippings: This is Game 1
Morning links to get you ready for Opening Night.
Chemistry Class: Will Carolina's New Lines Get The Job Done?
A look at the Carolina Hurricanes new lines.
Clicks and Clipping: Mediapalooza 2011
All the links from this week's players making the rounds with local radio and TV, plus more roster news, season forecasts, and a request from Kitchener, Ontario to give them a click for a good cause.
Season Preview Part 5: 2011-12 season predictions
We at raw Charge are making our predictions for how the Tampa Bay Lightning will fare during the upcoming season.
Canes Country Predictions for the 2011-12 Eastern Conference Rankings
Most agree that the Canes need some help to make it to the playoffs this year. How do the Canes Country writers see all 15 teams ranked? With a look at the why's and wherefore's.
Nine D? Ryan Murphy, Justin Faulk Make 23-Man Roster; Nash To AHL
Canes send Riley Nash back to the AHL and decide to keep nine d-men, including Kevin Faulk and Ryan Murphy. Who will sit out Friday night's season opener?
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Carolina | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Carolina Goal - Jeff Skinner, from Tim Gleason and Tuomo Ruutu at 8:07. Penalties - Bryan Allen, Carolina (Interference), 16:17; Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay (Interference on goalkeeper), 17:10; Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay (Boarding), 19:58. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Tampa Bay Goal - Martin St. Louis, from Steven Stamkos at 5:19. 3, Tampa Bay Power-Play Goal - Vincent Lecavalier, from Steven Stamkos and Martin St. Louis at 17:50. Penalties - Bryan Allen, Carolina (Roughing), 6:07; Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay (Hooking), 6:37; Brett Connolly, Tampa Bay (Hooking), 8:54; Justin Faulk, Carolina (Holding), 10:21; Justin Faulk, Carolina (Interference), 17:31; Jussi Jokinen, Carolina (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 17:31. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, Tampa Bay Power-Play Goal - Steve Downie, from Marc-Andre Bergeron and Ryan Shannon at 12:22. 5, Tampa Bay Goal - Adam Hall, from Nate Thompson and Blair Jones at 12:32. 6, Tampa Bay Goal - Ryan Malone, from Teddy Purcell and Eric Brewer at 16:58. Penalties - Ryan Malone, Tampa Bay (Interference), 7:36; Eric Staal, Carolina (Interference), 10:29. |
Shots on Goal:
Tampa Bay 12 + 10 + 12 = 34.
Carolina 16 + 8 + 9 = 33.
Power Play Conversion: Tampa Bay 2-6. Carolina 0-5.
Goaltenders: Tampa Bay, Dwayne Roloson 1-33-.970. Carolina, Cam Ward 5-34-.853.
Referees: Greg Kimmerly, Dave Jackson
Linesmen: Derek Amell, Mark Shewchyk
Power Play Conversion: Tampa Bay 2-6. Carolina 0-5.
Goaltenders: Tampa Bay, Dwayne Roloson 1-33-.970. Carolina, Cam Ward 5-34-.853.
Referees: Greg Kimmerly, Dave Jackson
Linesmen: Derek Amell, Mark Shewchyk
