Overview
- The Hurricanes took Game 1 on Saturday in Raleigh, winning 2-0 to seize a 1-0 series lead.
- Seconds after the opening faceoff, captains Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal dropped the gloves and each drew five-minute majors.
- Reporters judged Staal the winner and Tkachuk was a non-factor, logging two shots before a late penalty ended his night.
- Frederik Andersen posted a 22-save shutout, and Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall supplied the goals in the second and third periods.
- The failed tone-setter sharpened focus on scoring over intimidation as Game 2 arrives Monday at Lenovo Center.