Overview
- Jackson Blake recorded two goals and an assist, and Nikolaj Ehlers added a goal and two assists, with Taylor Hall, William Carrier and Sebastian Aho also scoring.
- Carolina converted its first two power plays, marking its first game this season with multiple power-play goals.
- The Hurricanes led 4-0 after two periods and matched their season high for goals despite conceding three in the third.
- The win was Carolina’s third in four games as rookie Brandon Bussi made 21 saves to improve to 8-1-0 after his shutout bid ended late.
- Nashville’s Juuse Saros made 32 saves before being pulled after the sixth goal, with Justus Annunen finishing, as the Predators’ two-game streak ended.