Overview
- Carolina struck twice on early power plays, marking its first game this season with multiple power-play goals.
- A 19-4 first-period shot edge staked the Hurricanes to a 3-0 lead en route to their third win in four games.
- Brandon Bussi made 21 saves before three late goals ended a shutout bid, extending his record to 8-1-0.
- Juuse Saros was pulled after the sixth goal, with Justus Annunen finishing as Nashville’s bid for a three-game streak ended.
- The Predators lost forward Ozzy Wiesblatt for 8–10 weeks, and Carolina awaits Jaccob Slavin’s return while hosting San Jose next with the starting goalie yet to be announced.