The Carolina Hurricanes, led by goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov, secured a 3-0 victory against the Montreal Canadiens. Jordan Staal's shorthanded goal and Kochetkov's stellar performance were crucial. Sebastian Aho set a new career-high with 85 points. The Hurricanes finished a grueling stretch with an impressive 11-2-1 record in 14 games. Kochetkov earned praise from coach Rod Brind'Amour for his shutout performance, making 26 saves.
The #Canes finish the month of March with a record of 11-3-1, producing a league-best 23 points in the standings. They scored 56 goals (T-2nd), allowed an average of just 2.07 goals per game (2nd), and went 91.8% on the penalty kill (2nd). https://t.co/eiPrp6Uqd8
Sebastian Aho had more three-point games (5) than zero-point games (4) during the month of March. https://t.co/luH6pJ42v5
Kochetkov makes 26 saves, Hurricanes shut out Canadiens ⤵️ https://t.co/szAIsVfRow
"He was solid... Especially when the game was level. We could've been in a totally different game if he's not sharp." Rod Brind'Amour said Pyotr Kochetkov deserved to be the Player of the Game tonight after his fourth shutout of the season. https://t.co/NWkLdtBHqw
During tonight's win, Sebastian Aho set a new single-season career high for points. He needed just one to pass his previous best of 83, but with a goal and an assist, he's now got 85. What a year for #20. đź‘Ź https://t.co/rgak3woYca
Kochetkov makes 26 saves, Hurricanes shut out Canadiens https://t.co/szAIsVfjyY
"Our goalies have played really good hockey lately. It doesn't matter who is out there, it feels like they give us a chance to win." Sebastian Aho after Pyotr Kochetkov and Frederik Andersen go back-to-back with perfect performances in a span of three days. https://t.co/AgwU01Oc27
W! The #Canes record a second consecutive shutout and take a 3-0 victory in Montreal. Pyotr Kochetkov stops all 26 shots faced. The group closes out a grueling stretch of 14 games in 24 days with a record of 11-2-1. https://t.co/L3ZwUuvwZb
Another season. Another 100+ points ✅ The Carolina Hurricanes’ 3-0 win tonight puts them at 101 points on the season with 7 games remaining. #CauseChaos https://t.co/h6ztS3slKG
That’s 84 points for the season for Sebastian Aho. It’s a new career high. Only 6 points away from 90 with 7 1/3 games left #CauseChaos
Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho now has 10-12-22 totals in 20 career games against #Habs #HabsIO
40 minutes down, 20 (or more) to go in Montreal. 1-0, #Canes. A much more action-packed period in comparison to the first. Kocehtkov was amazing, allowing his team time to get the first one. Then, he seemingly got better as the frame progressed too.
After 40: A SHG by Jordan Staal gives the Hurricanes a lead in this one after two period. The PK unite staying strong per usual. Just show’s why they’re the best in the NHL. SOG: #CauseChaos 20 #GoHabsGo 22 1-0 CAR | End 2nd
Staal's shorthanded goal has the #Canes playing with the lead, but that wouldn't have been possible without the work of Kochetkov thus far this period. He's been spectacular, making a few timely stops. https://t.co/Us9HZWiiwd
The Captain’s 9th of the season comes way of a SHG as the #Canes lead 1-0 in the second period! #CauseChaos https://t.co/vPIJj2mMDn
Jordan Staal opens the night's scoring with a shorthanded goal! He got in all alone and buries to give the #Canes a 1-0 lead.
The #Canes had like five or six solid chances on the PP but the Habs hold strong. Somehow only credited with one SOG but felt like more. 0-0 | 11:52 2nd
Done with 20 minutes in Montreal. Scoreless. Things started sleepy, but the #Canes really got going in the back half of the frame. If they can pick up where they left off to start the second, they'll be in a good spot.
The #Canes are not holding a morning skate before their game in Montreal tonight. Should the goaltending rotation continue, Pyotr Kochetkov would be in line to start. His .921 SV% since December 12 is the best among Eastern Conference goalies who have played at least 15 games. https://t.co/XNl7wLPfOX