CURSD Match Report: Carolina Hurricanes 😔 Unlucky (-20) | Montréal Canadiens 😏 Lucky (+20)
Carolina Hurricanes 2 - 6 Montréal Canadiens (Playoffs · series CAR 0-1 MTL). Carolina Hurricanes fired 27 shots on goal, Montréal Canadiens fired 22. The data says Carolina Hurricanes deserved better in this playoff game.
The Data
| Stat | Carolina Hurricanes | Montréal Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 22 |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50% | 50% |
| Hits | 44 | 18 |
| Blocked shots | 12 | 30 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
| PIM | 8 | 8 |
Key Signals
- Carolina Hurricanes outshot and lost (27-22 SOG) - Carolina Hurricanes goalie struggled at 72.7% save percentage
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Carolina Hurricanes -20 (Unlucky) | Montréal Canadiens +20 (Lucky)
Carolina Hurricanes were on the wrong side of the margins, but it wasn't egregious.