Hurricanes Triumph Over Flyers with Late Goal
On Tuesday night in Raleigh, North Carolina, Martin Necas netted a crucial goal just 29 seconds before the final buzzer, securing a 6-4 victory for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Philadelphia Flyers. This marked the Hurricanes’ seventh consecutive win of the season, underscoring their dominance on the ice.
The Hurricanes showcased a balanced offensive attack with contributions from players including Jack Roslovic, Jordan Martinook, Eric Robinson, and rookie Jackson Blake. Seth Jarvis capped off the scoring with an empty-net goal in the closing moments of the game.
Notably, Necas is famous for his overtime heroics, having scored nine game-winners during his career, but he delivered this time in regulation, marking his seventh goal of the young season and proving pivotal in securing the win.
For the Flyers, Travis Konecny had a standout performance, finding the net twice and adding two assists. Morgan Frost and Owen Tippett also contributed goals, but it wasn’t enough to clinch a victory. Aleksei Kolosov stood in goal for Philadelphia, making 28 saves despite his team facing deficits of 2-1, 3-1, and 4-3 during the matchup. Meanwhile, Carolina’s Pyotr Kochetkov faced challenges in goal, allowing four goals from just 16 shots.
Takeaways
For the Flyers, Konecny’s early goal in the first period marked their eighth power-play goal in just seven road games this season. The team came into the contest boasting the sixth-best road power play in the league, although they remain near the bottom in overall team goals, tallying only 31.
On the Hurricanes’ side, the loss of several forwards to free agency in the offseason had many doubting who might emerge as key contributors. However, rookie Jackson Blake has stepped up with continued scoring, marking his fourth goal of the season.
Key Moment
A significant moment came when Hurricanes’ left winger William Carrier took a penalty late in the third period, giving the Flyers a chance to capitalize on a power play for a potential game-winner. However, the opportunity was quickly diminished when Emil Andrae was whistled for holding just 17 seconds later, putting the two teams back to even strength.
Key Stat
This game was the fourth instance this season where the Hurricanes relinquished the first goal, yet they have managed to win all four of those games, showcasing their resilience.
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, the Flyers will be heading to Tampa Bay for their next matchup on Thursday, while the Hurricanes are set to complete a four-game homestand on the same day against the Pittsburgh Penguins.