CURSD Match Report: Carolina Hurricanes 😔 Unlucky (-17) | Vegas Golden Knights 😏 Lucky (+17)
Vegas Golden Knights 5 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes (OT) (Playoffs · series CAR 1-2 VGK). Vegas Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal, Carolina Hurricanes fired 33. The data says Carolina Hurricanes deserved better in this playoff game.
The Data
| Stat | Vegas Golden Knights | Carolina Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 33 |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 41% | 59% |
| Hits | 66 | 42 |
| Blocked shots | 30 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 25 | 30 |
| Takeaways | 11 | 3 |
| PIM | 4 | 4 |
Key Signals
- Carolina Hurricanes outshot and lost (35-33 SOG) - Carolina Hurricanes goalie struggled at 85.7% save percentage - Went to overtime
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Carolina Hurricanes -17 (Unlucky) | Vegas Golden Knights +17 (Lucky)
Carolina Hurricanes were on the wrong side of the margins, but it wasn't egregious.