Overview
- Jackson Blake recorded two goals and an assist for his first three-point game of the season.
- Nikolaj Ehlers posted a goal and two assists, and Taylor Hall, William Carrier and Sebastian Aho also scored as Carolina matched its season high for goals.
- The Hurricanes converted twice on the power play for the first time this season and led 3-0 after the first period.
- Rookie Brandon Bussi made 21 saves to improve to 8-1-0 and is the first Hurricanes goalie to win eight of his first nine starts, according to The Hockey Writers.
- Nashville got goals from Michael Bunting, Matthew Wood and Filip Forsberg; Juuse Saros made 32 saves before being pulled after the sixth goal, and the loss halted the Predators’ bid for their first three-game winning streak, with Colorado up next for them and San Jose next for Carolina.