RALEIGH, NC. -The Carolina Hurricanes set a new franchise record Friday, winning a 10th consecutive game by beating the Florida Panthers, 4-0.

The Story

With Florida traveling to Raleigh after having beaten Montreal last night 7-2, it was evident in the early stages that the Canes' energy was the difference.
Establishing possession in the attacking end, Carolina's possession allowed them to hold the Panthers to just three shots in the opening 20 minutes. Despite affording Paul Maurice's club three power play opportunities, it was instead the home team that opened the evening scoring.
On their first man advantage of the evening, a patient effort from Sebastian Aho led to a rebound that was put home with ease by Stefan Noesen.

23's team-leading sixth power play goal of the year would turn out to be a tone-setter for the rest of the evening, as the Canes would then add two more via the man advantage in the second.
Just 4:58 into the middle frame Andrei Svechnikov extended his team lead in goals to 19 with a blistering wrist shot over the blocker of Spencer Knight. Less than seven minutes later it was Teuvo Teravainen's turn, putting home a loose puck after a Seth Jarvis attempt.

In the third the Canes would add a fourth goal for insurance from Jesperi Kotkaniemi, allowing Antti Raanta to earn back-to-back shutouts for just the second time in his career. Coming off of a 24-save blanking of Chicago on Tuesday, the veteran netminder stopped all 19 tests tonight for another perfect performance.
Raanta has now played in four consecutive games for the club, improving his streak to 6-0-0 since November 26.

They Said It

Rod Brind'Amouron his team recording three power play goals in a single game for the first time this season...
"It's nice to have a night like that. We haven't really had one all year where we've capitalized on the power play. The penalty kill was good too. Special teams won us that game. You have to have that clicking because it wins you games and tonight it did."
Antti Raantaoffering thoughts following the clean sheet...
"I felt pretty good. I think we were able to carry some things over from the game against Chicago... There weren't many shots in the first period but I felt like I was able to get into the game nicely. The second period was a little busier, but the guys were playing great defense and I was able to see the shots and make the first saves. The guys took care of the rebounds and that's how it felt all night."
Jesperi Kotkaniemiemphasizing the importance of the first period and getting the game's first goal, after Florida was playing their second game in as many nights...
"It was big. Especially at home, we got the crowd going right away. It's good to get the confidence boost going."

Bonus Notes

• With the win the team's point streak now moves to 16 games, passing Toronto for sole possession of the longest point streak by any team in the NHL this season. Their last regulation loss came on Wednesday, November 23 to the Arizona Coyotes.
• Tonight was the first three power play goal game for the team since exactly one year ago today (12/30/21 vs. MTL).
• Carolina moves to 24-6-6 with the victory.

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What's Next?

The Canes are scheduled to practice tomorrow afternoon at PNC Arena. They'll then fly to prepare for a New Year's Day meeting with the New Jersey Devils.
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