RALEIGH, N.C. — In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, the Carolina Hurricanes dominated the Boston Bruins with an 8-2 victory on Thursday night. This triumph marks the Hurricanes’ fifth consecutive win and their return home after a lengthy absence of more than two weeks.
Jack Roslovic and Andrei Svechnikov each contributed two goals, leading the charge for the Hurricanes. The first period proved to be particularly decisive, as Carolina netted four goals, including three in a breathtaking 52-second stretch. Martin Necas notched a goal and an assist, while Dmitry Orlov, Sean Walker, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi also found the back of the net. Seth Jarvis assisted on two goals, and goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov made 13 saves during the rout.
Despite the loss, Boston managed two goals from Brad Marchand and Hampus Lindholm. However, their struggles continued, with a disappointing record of 1-4-1 in their last six contests. Jeremy Swayman was pulled from the game early on after surrendering six goals on 22 shots as the Bruins faced mounting pressure.
The game’s opening moments saw Roslovic score at 6:28, putting Carolina ahead. Marchand leveled the score briefly, but just moments later, the Hurricanes erupted with quick goals from Svechnikov, Orlov, and Necas, two of which were scored during power plays.
In terms of performance metrics, the Bruins appeared to struggle offensively, accumulating merely seven shots by the late stages of the second period. Conversely, the Hurricanes displayed a relentless offense, having already scored six goals by then. This game marked Carolina’s first instance of eclipsing the four-goal benchmark this season and marked the first time a player recorded multiple goals in the same game.
One notable moment came when the Hurricanes spent a significant portion of the first period killing penalties, even facing a daunting 5-on-3 situation. Their penalty-killing unit allowed one goal, but it did not deter their subsequent scoring frenzy.
For further context, Carolina had managed only seven first-period goals in their previous eight games combined. Yet, in an exciting first 18 1/3 minutes on Thursday, they recorded four goals, with their three goals in under a minute marking one of the fastest stretches in franchise history since a 43-second flurry against Tampa Bay in October 2006.
Looking ahead, the Bruins are set to face the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, attempting to rebound from a recent 2-0 loss at home. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes will continue their homestand, preparing to take on the Washington Capitals on Sunday.