Written by Drew Lee

Canes Bring the Storm in Game 1 Clash vs Panthers

The Carolina Hurricanes are crashing into Game 1 with a game plan as sharp as their skates, hit hard, strike fast, and let Frederik Andersen guard the gates. Riding a 6-1 run in the playoffs, the Canes are firing on all cylinders. Their mix of forecheck fury and defensive discipline has made them one of the toughest outs in the postseason.

At the heart of it all? Andersen, who’s been a brick wall with a sparkling 1.36 GAA and .937 save percentage. Florida might’ve taken the regular season series, but the last time these two met, Carolina walked out of Sunrise with a 3-1 dub.

Now they’ve got the home crowd ready to blow the roof off. Prediction: Hurricanes dial up the pressure, feed off the crowd, and take Game 1.