Overview

• Logan Stankoven scored twice in the second period, showcasing his impact as a key trade-deadline acquisition for the Hurricanes.
• Carolina controlled the game with a 45-24 shot advantage, balanced scoring, and Frederik Andersen’s 23-save performance.
• Jalen Chatfield scored early to set the tone, while Andrei Svechnikov sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the third period.
• Jacob Markstrom made 41 saves for New Jersey, but the Devils struggled with injuries to multiple key players during the physical contest.
• The Hurricanes, who rested stars late in the regular season despite a poor finish, demonstrated the benefits of entering the playoffs healthy and prepared.