Recap: Andersen Shuts Out Bruins, Canes Make Franchise History Thursday

RALEIGH, NC - The Carolina Hurricanes extended their scorching hot start to their season Thursday night, taking down the Boston Bruins by a score of 3-0.

Andersen Shuts The Door
We're only six games into the campaign and it feels as if the amount of unique words left to describe the performances from Canes goaltender Frederik Andersen has been exhausted.
As incredible as he has been, tonight he reached a new level, stopping all 33 shots faced along the way to record his first shutout as a member of the team.
There were several high pressure situations that he went up against, including five power plays for Boston's dangerous units. Twice they were afforded five-on-three opportunities, one of which came during a crucial point in the game during the third period and in all situations Andersen was up to the task.
Tonight was his 20th career NHL shutout and his second most recorded saves thus far this season, second only to his 38 in Nashville on Saturday, October 16.

Niederreiter Rewarded
Seemingly from the opening puck drop Nino Niederreiter had an energy about his game that ultimately concluded with his best output of the season. While all of his efforts tonight may not show up in terms of point production, #21 felt as if he was all over the ice for the Canes the entire night.
Starting with a backhand setup with his back turned to the goal amid a board battle to Jesper Fast, Niederreiter then became further noticeable toward the end of the first with a sizeable reverse hit on a Bruin. Carrying the puck into the attacking zone, the Swiss forward turned his back to defender Brandon Carlo and while shielding the puck, bumped Carlo back a stride to grab some space.
In the second Niederreiter was rewarded with his third goal of the season, coming on the power play. Streaking up the left wing following a zone entry, he attempted to connect a pass to Jesperi Kotkaniemi, who was working his way toward the front of the Bruins net. Instead it caught the skate of Boston defenseman Derek Forbort, deflecting past an unsuspecting Jeremy Swayman to give Carolina a two-goal lead.
On top of his tally, Niederreiter paced the Canes with four shots on goal tonight during his 15:12 of ice time.

Franchise History
For the first time in team history the club is 6-0-0.
Andersen has undoubtedly been the biggest storyline during the first half-dozen games, however, the overall effort of the team can't be understated. The team currently has a league-low eight goals against, the last club in the NHL to be in single digits in that category.
Armed with a goal differential of +17, tonight's contest was too early to be deemed a "statement win", but Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour wasn't shy in sharing that tonight's victory carried a little extra zest, primarily just in terms of taking down a very good Boston club.
With an empty net goal tonight Andrei Svechnikov improved his season total to ten points in six games, another highlight, despite not having his best performance Thursday.
They Said It:
Jordan Staalon the crowd inside PNC Arena, which was vocally engaged throughout:
"It was a good crowd. It seems like whenever Boston comes in there's always a little added atmosphere to it. Our bench has been through a lot against that team and we wanted to have a good showing tonight. That's a very good team and to go out on top here is awesome."
Tony DeAngeloon recording his first goal as a member of the club:
"Honestly, I didn't like my play with the puck tonight. I thought I made too many turnovers with the puck and I didn't love that, but confidence-wise it's nice. I'm lucky, to be honest, so I've got to keep playing better."
Rod Brind'Amouron what aspect of tonight's performance he'd like to see tomorrow night:
"These back-to-back] games are tough because you play and then you have to turn around, do it again and not have a letdown. We haven't had a letdown or a 'take a breath' type of thing yet and that's a good sign, so I don't want to see that tomorrow."
**What's Next?**
The club is right back at it tomorrow night, same time, same place. The winless Chicago Blackhawks come to town for the Canes third home game during the four-contest stretch.
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