CURSD Match Report: Carolina Hurricanes 😔 Unlucky (-16) | Vegas Golden Knights 😏 Lucky (+16)
Carolina Hurricanes 4 - 5 Vegas Golden Knights (Playoffs · series CAR 0-1 VGK). Carolina Hurricanes fired 27 shots on goal, Vegas Golden Knights fired 23. The data says Carolina Hurricanes deserved better in this playoff game.
The Data
| Stat | Carolina Hurricanes | Vegas Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 23 |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 49% | 51% |
| Hits | 26 | 35 |
| Blocked shots | 13 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
| PIM | 6 | 4 |
Key Signals
- Carolina Hurricanes outshot and lost (27-23 SOG) - Carolina Hurricanes goalie struggled at 78.3% save percentage - Vegas Golden Knights goalie struggled at 85.2% save percentage
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Carolina Hurricanes -16 (Unlucky) | Vegas Golden Knights +16 (Lucky)
Carolina Hurricanes were on the wrong side of the margins, but it wasn't egregious.