Still Out West
So far, so good for the Hurricanes on this five-game road trip, as they secured five of a possible six points with wins in Edmonton and Calgary and an overtime loss in Vancouver.
"We've been playing some good hockey. There are a few periods or a few minutes here and there that we've slipped a little bit, but all in all, we've been pretty solid," Jordan Staal said. "We want to make sure we get our rest here and get our minds back on the way we're playing and what we're doing. We've got a big test in a tough building."
PROJECTED LINEUP
Following the win in Calgary on Saturday, the Canes had a
two-night layover in scenic Banff
to recharge away from the rink and bond as a team.
"Part of our identity is caring for each other, and you can't do that unless you get to know each other," Staal said. "How you get to know each other is spending time with each other, and that's what we've been doing. I think everyone here enjoys each other's company."
One-Two Punch
Petr Mrazek and James Reimer have combined for a solid one-two punch in net for the Hurricanes.
Reimer made 32 saves in his second shutout of the season on Saturday in Calgary. Reimer has made 11 of his 13 appearances on the road this season, and all seven of his wins have come on the road, as well. In his last six starts, which have all been on the road, Reimer is 5-1-0 with a 1.67 goals-against average, a .948 save percentage and two shutouts.
